Makaylas 7th Birthday

Makayla had her 7th birthday this last Wednesday. Unfortunately the whole family was in the midst of one stage or another of a nasty stomach bug, so we didn't do a huge celebration. James fortunately made her an ice cream cake and I had ordered her presents weeks earlier off of a braille site, so she was covered to some degree. She had a great day at school and everyone sang to her...which was her favorite part. She came home and while I laid on the couch feeling dead she opened her presents from us. She got a ton of brailler paper, a new braille book, and a little braille cube she can practice her letters on. James micheal had his blue and gold banquet, so we went to that and had dinner. She thought the dinner was just for her and was very excited. We got home so late we did her cake the next day. She had a great minimalist birthday this year. We can't believe she is 7!! 

Well what can I say...Kay's done amazing this year in kindergarten and I am glad we held her back to mature. She's gotten better with pretty much all her independent abilities. I'm hoping by the time she is nine I will be able to see her get dressed, use the bathroom, take a shower, and help with some household chores independently.  It seems like a lot to do in two years but I feel like she is up to the challenge. Finding out our last son will have the same disability as makayla has definitely made us picture Kay in a very new way. She does give us a lot of hope that Hyrum can have the same life hopefully, and will be just as or more independent than Kay. It's also good to know that Kay will not feel like she is "different" then the other kids because she will have a brother who is just like her. I worry a lot about my abilities as a mother to Kay quite often and can't imagine how I will feel being responsible for two children that are blind, but I know Kay will give me the strength and hope that I can do it. We love you Kay, you are a beautiful light to our family and many others, we love you!!!