This may sound redundant but we are so incredibly blessed.
Brody is a totally different little boy since Saturday. He is more confident, aware of his surroundings, happy, and his little personality is really shinning. He continues to walk everywhere. This has changed his life in such a positive way. When I think back to the major wonderful events in his life, this ranks second to getting off life support when he was in the NICU. He is now keeping up with his sisters, picking up and throwing balls while walking, talking, laughing, and the joy glows from him. I don't think I could be anymore excited for him. He has went from a baby to a toddler- a big boy in a matter of days. What a blessing that we are able to see this transformation! With all of these positive changes, what Brody's retina doctor told me a couple weeks ago keeps playing in the back of my mind- all day. I'm pretty sure I will not send him to PPCD (school at 3). Instead I think we will continue with private preschool. I won't make any decision right away and of course Ricky and I will really have to put a lot of thought into what we decide. What I know is we have so much in our favor.
Gracie walked several times unassisted today during therapy and out of therapy. She actually walked to her PT and gave him a hug and a big smile. This is a first. She does walk a little different due to her contracted leg and foot but she is doing it. She is such a doll and incredibly smart. We are struggling with her speech. I think her little personality is that of a perfectionist and I see her wanting to say words but won't because she doesn't know exactly how. She analyzes everything and I do mean everything. Maybe she will be out little CFO. I know that she is a fighter and will never give up. After all, she has moved mountains already in her short little life.
Madilynn seems to be what I would guess a typical two year old would be. She does have those two year old moments but she is such a caring little girl. She is Brody and Gracie's second momma and helps them and looks out for them all day long. She is now helping me with whatever task I may be doing. She gets such a joy out of being my big helper. Last night she helped me put the dishes away. She would pick a dish out of the washer and go right to where it belonged. I couldn't believe it. She loves to talk on the phone and calls her daddy every single night before bed. She can't go a night without speaking with him. It's so sweet. Her speech and word development is improving everyday and I'm very proud of where she is at.
Two years later I am still shocked that I'm so lucky that these kiddos are mine. They are just amazing and such a joy to have as my children. I have such a grateful heart.
KP
