Zander was able to sit without assistance for 7 Seconds today

Normally when Jamie calls about Zander, it isn't good news. However, today she had amazing news. You could tell in her voice that something positive had happened. Zander sat up for seven seconds. I would imagine that you think seven seconds isn't a big deal. However, to us, seven seconds is an eternity for him to sit up. It is the little moments of accomplishment that we cherish.

Zander isn't able to sit up by himself without falling over. His condition leaves his muscles extremely weak and unable to help support him when he is sitting. He typically falls forward with his face touching his knees. When I was with him at Easter, he couldn't hold himself up. I had to help support his body when we played on the floor.

This is what my sister posted on Facebook regarding his accomplishment, "Yeah, Zander sat up on his own for 7 seconds. This is the longest he's sat by himself. He did it with a huge smile on his face!!!"

Zander did it with true Zander style. He is always smiling. This accomplishment is making his Auntie A smile a mile wide with pride.