When I woke up this morning I knew it was time to take a trip to Madison to surprise my friend Becky and say hello in person. Most of you know that I worked at The Waisman Center/UW-Madison for three years before moving to Milwaukee for grad school. Becky and I have a long history as friends and co-workers. I gave her one quick prank call this morning to make sure she was in the building and then headed out the door with Auggie for a day trip.
The Waisman Center is an inclusive early childhood program that caters to all abilities with specialists in speech pathology, occupational therapy and physical therapy. It's a great program and it was really special to have Auggie experience a piece of my history. These next few photos are of Auggie enjoying the first rate gymnasium packed full of wheels, etc.
This is Becky manning a wagon load of little guys, Auggie's the caboose!
Shooting hoops
Catching a ride from one of the big kids.
Dancing with scarves.
Playing in the baby room.
Hanging out with another near-two year old, longingly gazing at the outdoor playground.
After spending most of the day at school and having coffee with another friend from college, Auggie and I went over to Becky's house for a dinner.
Auggie took an immediate liking to Max, my friend Toby's cat (Toby is Becky's son and my friend from college).
Auggie also took an immediate liking to Barbie. Here he is looking very lovingly into her crystal blue rubber eyes.
Auggie, Max and Becky.
Hugs for Becky.
Hugs for Lance who came home just in time to visit with us. Lance is Becky's long time boyfriend and dear friend of mine. We had a wonderful time visiting my old stomping grounds. We'll catch you the next time, Aunt Patti and Uncle Gary...this was a very spur of the moment, impromptu visit.
