Offensive Linemen not doing stupid stuff while singing

Two days to go - I think Alex knows the hours actually but I am saying two days to go.

Let's be clear - I am not an Offensive Lineman
Alex's PT doesn't want him to walk, she wants him to walk like everyone else in the end which means every step he takes now has to be the right mechanics even if it doesn't get him far.  Alex has to WORK (and I love it!).  PT introduced a glute and ab workout that I am not sure most adults could do to be honest.  It was intense, it involved medicine balls, yoga balls and balance.  There were leg lifts, out and backs, squats, and absolutely no bunny rabbit hopping on his left leg.  Oh yes, the words 'Don't be a bunny rabbit' came out so from now on, I might call him Hopper.

We already knew about the leg brace Alex would be but that is nothing compared to what was added on Wednesday.  The PT brought Alex out a big black brace, to which he said - that is an O Lineman brace and I am not an O Lineman.  At 127ish pounds, Alex could never be mistaken for an O Lineman - just saying, but he now has the knee hardware.  The reason for this is so he doesn't snap his knee back when working on his leg strength causing more damage in the long run.  With this brace, Alex can get up and down stairs and walk much easier.  And, come on, it kind of looks neat as he is kind of robotic now.

Don't do stupid stuff list
Part of the therapy schedule included Recreational Therapy.  This is the fun part of therapy, literally, they play games, that (of course) also are working on skills to be integrated in the world and not be 100% focused on the next step you have to take.  As Alex is only in BIR for tow more days of meetings, today's TR was the delivery of the Safety List.  What is the Safety List you ask?  It is the Don't be a Dumb Ass or do Stupid Stuff list.  We have decided (the adults anyway) that this list should be used for every teenage boy, or girl for that matter, as it is just common sense.  It took a half hour to go through this list but 25 minutes of it was Alex joking with the therapy student as she was adorable and closer in his age to him than me.

It's the Fun - with a musical spin

• "Ain't that a kick in the head"  Played by our awesome announcer as I walked up to the field on Tuesday night's game.  It was perfect timing, and I think it was planned as he winked at Mom as he played it. HA!

• Sweet Caroline is always sung in the middle of the 5th inning by Jesuit Rangers - possibly to taunt the other team's pitcher who is warming up.  Alex heard it through the radio last week but there wasn't a broadcast this week so I ran down to hold up the phone for him.  When we told the boys to sing louder, they tried and the DH said - "I just don't have the pipes to carry the whole team!" with a sly smile.  Apparently not true as it had everyone laughing...

• In baseball, you get to pick your walk up song.  We have decided Alex's should be...