A Great Day

I have just been enjoying all of my girls so much...it is sooo wonderful to see Lydia feeling better. She seems to stay content and happy lately. In fact, Lydia and I went to work today! Tammy, Stephanie, and I met to plan summer trainings...Lydia was a big hit!! She barely made a peep all day...except when she was trying to play and talk with us. The big girls had a good time at Aunt Becky's house today. Grandma had to pick up Audrey from school because she had three "accidents" in a matter of hours, and her teacher had no clothes left to put on her....I thought that sounded really odd...unlike Audrey, so I made her an appt to see Dr Wood just in case it was some type of bladder infection or something. Well....we didn't actually make it to the dr because the bridge was shut down, and we were coming from Aunt Becky's house in Brusly. Who knew they would shut the city down because of a visit from the president? I rescheduled for tomorrow after Elise's last therapy visit at LSU. We also have a final meeting with Elise's speech therapist to discuss her progress this semester and ideas to work on for the summer.

We're spending the night at Grandma's house tonight because Martin is out of town for a golf tournament for his golf team. The girls are, of course, thrilled to be here. Mom and I laughed because they went from room to room leaving a new set of toys in each room....baby dolls in the kitchen....tea set in the living room...coloring books in the toy room...they had a ball!

Thank you all for all of the loving words of support today...I knew you would enjoy seeing some new pictures...it's been a while since I've posted some pics. Missy and Brittney- your emails really touched me. Thank you. I've been in awe lately at all the goodness our experiences have brought to me. No...I would not choose for my child to be born with special needs...I am not grateful for that, but it is what God chose, and I am so grateful for all of the special things that have come my way because of it. Through the help that other people have offered...I've been able to reconnect with some old friends...especially Bridget and Kristy...Honest-to-God, Kristy and I had played email tag for over 2 years...you know- the old "we need to get together" It just seemed that we couldn't find the time to do it...Lydia found the time for us. I've always loved all of my aunts and my family, but through their help for us, I've felt like I've been able to spend quality time with them and to get to know them better and form a special bond...especially Aunt Becky, Aunt Leigh, Aunt Linda. I always hesitate to name names because I'm afraid some people will feel left out...for those names that I do not mention-- know that I am grateful for all who have touched me. I'm grateful for all who have prayed for us and especially Lydia..all who have loved her without ever even meeting her. She knows she is special...I see it in her smile...she knows she can charm a crowd. :)