Small steps...

I am celebrating this morning that Sophia has occupied herself for 15 minutes or more! That may not seem like much, but to me that is huge! Why? Because we have been struggling to get her to play at all! We understand that their experience with "playing" may not be the same, but that doesn't seem to be what is going on with her. Anastasia will entertain herself and play (not as much as the others, but some). She will pick out toys and carry them around "playing" (while following me around). Sophia... not so much. I have taken her to the toys, taken the toys to her, etc... She shows little interest and will leave them or put them away and continue to follow me or just sit or lay around. It seems at times that she determined not to play. For example... while in this 'mood', we have noticed her dancing along to Anastasia's music or smiling at something one of the others is playing with, but when she sees us watching she quickly stops and sits again. It's like she is refusing to have a good time (or let us see it anyway). When she finally forgets her 'plan' she will play and enjoy herself. So for today to start out with her playing... is a great start to the day! Yes, it ended quickly enough, but it is a ray of hope! :)

Tomorrow Sophia and Anastasia have their cardiologist appointments. Prayers that all goes well for both girls.