Today Kaelyn's JP drain, known as Bob, was taken out (finally!). She has had this drain for four months. So it is really quite a relief to get rid of Bob, as friendly as we tried to make him, he was still a pain! She had an ultrasound this morning to check if there was any fluid around the liver to give reason to keep Bob around. Thank Heaven there was none! Yippee!!! Bye, bye Bob!
We had a wonderful Christmas. It was hospital free, my christmas wish. The presents were so much fun to watch the kids open! They had a blast (and so did Wade and I). What a joyous, happy day. I am so thankful for all of the many wonderful blessings, friendships and family that we have enjoyed during the past year. Thank you all for your support and love, it means everything to me.
I have to share a fun experience that we had last night. We took the kids to McDonalds for a end of the winter break dinner. Afterwards Jacob started playing inthe play place. Now, this play place involves a lot of climbing up plastic tubs and sliding down large slides. Jacob, of course, was all over it. Kaelyn really wanted to play too. The first time she climbed up the first two steps and just started bawling. So I went and got her and she said that she didn't want to play. But she kept looking at the other kids having fun. Both Wade and I were feeling really bad that she was not able to do what other three years were doing. But, without any encouragement from us she tried again...she made it to the inside of the first tube and came out saying she didn't want to do it. So Wade said that he would follow her up and catch her if she slipped. She said okay and went up with little help and came down the slide just giggling and grinning! She did that a couple of more times with Wade behind her (yes we broke the rules, he is over 12). Jacob was being so helpful too, he followed her up a couple of times - what a good big brother. Finally she said she wanted to do it all by herself! And she did! It was the best moment seeing her realize that she can do it. It built her confidence so much! It just makes me want to cry with joy! This morning she woke up and said, "Mom - I'm proud of myself for climbing in McDonald's". Such a sweet moment.
Love to all!
Ang
