Je suis belle...

That is what our daughter has learned to say since her haircut. I finally got to dress her this morning, as DH had the morning off (exhausted so he got to sleep in ... rather he got to stay in bed and listen to everyone party ), and I put her in a dress, and brushed her hair and put on some jewelery for her. She says to me and to Zach "Je suis belle". So what do you know!

The kids were up at 5:45 am today! What happens when Kaitlynn is up that early? She falls asleep at the table eating her Mac and Cheese for lunch. She couldn't keep her eyes open while Daddy washed her face!

Her plastic surgery consult is on Monday, where we will find out what lies in store for the palate repair. Then its ENT next week, then speech therapy and the dentist. I am quite surprised at how fast we have managed to get appointments with various specialists! Hopefully, she will have her surgery sometime in March, so that by the time the blue skies, green grass return she is up and at 'em to play outside.

Finally, I find that her gross motor skills are a bit behind - can't pull herself up into a sitting position, very stiff when she walks, stiffly goes up and down stairs - so I am trying to find a dance class around here that will take her and help her loosen up a bit, get more fluid and perhaps more confident about taking up space. Did you know that all dance classes start for kids that are 3 years old? At least that is what I have found so far. I am trying to avoid going into occ. therapy, as I think she can acquire a lot by doing a dance or gym class (and I am doing stuff with her.. but I am no expert).. but boy, its tough. Oh just had a thought... maybe kids yoga - I think there is a DVD actually. Off to find out if there is....