Hi there! Once again, it's been about 6 months since my last post, and these last 6 months have been full of excitement! Kaitlyn started preschool, celebrated wonderful holidays with her family, and is on her way to becoming an independent little person!
School was a little rough for our Kaitlyn at first, as this was her first trip "outside the nest" so to speak. The first few weeks were tearful, from both of us, but we pushed through and now she LOVES to go to school. In fact, she asks each day if it's a school day. She is learning so much- more then I could imagine a tiny person learning at this age. Letters, numbers, and even drawing real pictures instead of scribbles. We are very proud of her, and all fo her accomplishments.
The holidays once again blessed us, as we were able to see our family members and celebrate together. Kaitlyn enjoyed Halloween dressed as a firefighter, Thanksgiving goodies, helping her baby sister blow out her 1st birthday candle, and getting spoiled on Christmas! Finally, we celebrated Kaitlyn's 4th birthday this January 30th. A true miracle to see her at her playplace party- climbing, running, jumping, and acting as if she was never ill in her earlier years. She is truly a sight to see, and people comment to us about how you "would never know" her health issues just by looking at her.
Doctors visits have left us smiling, as she is growing and changing appropriately. She is SO tall now, in fact, she is taller then some children in her class! Considering they had thought she may have needed growth hormones following her kidney transplant, this is such wonderful news for us. She continues to run, jump on her trampoline, and bounce off the walls. A great change considering she was so sedentary when she was ill.
She has started to become VERY independent also. She likes to pick out her clothes, dress herself, and act like a "big girl." She likes to argue her point, and says the funniest things, sometimes fresh, but still, it's nice to see her growing and changing as her own person. We love her so much, and are thankful for her many miracles, leaps and bounds. Thanks to all for your support, your constant care and concern, and prayers:)