On July 3rd, we moved into a new (to us) house. We picked it mostly because it was a good fit for LJ, though it is lovely in its own right. It is within a mile of our old house. There are bedrooms and bathrooms all on the first floor. The lot is flat and there is a an exterior door in what is now LJ's bedroom. Soon, we will have a ramp and a widened door that leads from his room to the the driveway. LJ already enjoys leading tours around the upstairs in his power chair - something he couldn't do in our old house. Very soon, and with minimal work, LJ will be able to come in and out on his own (well, sort of - as much as any 4 year old can).
There's lots of other great (and challenging) stuff too, as with any move. Annie (our dog) loves the big fenced yard. We have faced flooding, plumbing issues and faulty appliances since the move in (much like any new house).
Within the first few days living here though, we discovered how truly lucky we were with our choice. Our neighbors and neighborhood are fantastic. Nate has quickly integrated into the "posse" of neighborhood kids - they are forever coming here, or playing at one of the other houses on the block or playing kickball down the way, where there's no traffic. Better yet, everyone we've met, especially our next door neighbors, are wonderful. The folks next door have already helped me through a lock out situation with utmost kindness. There's a retired Gallaudet University sign language professor (I'm enrolled in the adult ed class being taught thru the county starting in September), a pediatric occupational therapist and an adult physical therapist all neighboring our house. How lucky are we?
The new house is keeping Josh and I extremely busy, so luckily both boys are enjoying camp and coming home tired during the week. Nate is back at Camp Greenway, which is always a joy for him (lots of fun) and for us (organizationally brilliant). LJ had a ball at an Arlington County tot camp a few weeks ago - it was an integrated camp that reserved several spots for special needs kiddos. How excellent is that? Now LJ's at Arlington county summer school. Unfortunately, it seems like they've gotten in over their heads with summer school - buses don't come, classrooms fluctuate, it just seems off. Still LJ is having great fun.
Josh and I are plugging away to make the new house a home. We look forward to you visiting.
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