This girl of mine…wow. I love watching her grow. She is determined, first of all, to improve her handwriting. She was holding the pencil with a fist-like grip.
A week ago: (the prayer is lovely but a bit sloppy).
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Just yesterday, she held the pencil correctly and wrote with precision.
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Then, her swim stroke. Another determined Tot! She wants to swim laps, and will move on from Jellyfish sooner than later. Everyday, in the pool, she practices her side-breathing. I’m so proud of her focus! She watched me swim the other day, and BOOM. That afternoon, she was doing it too. A natural! She’ll be in Octopus soon.
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When I say BRAVE, I mean, her attitude is so positive!!! She had to get an appliance put in her mouth to help her break a bad habit. SHE WANTED IT!!!
She got fitted last week.
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Cooper joined her to give her some support.
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When she was done, she smiled and showed us.
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See mommy?
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Now, all day, I just felt so bad for her, but she didn’t complain once! Eating is so very hard for her, and it will be for 3 months. YET…she said, “I’m going to make it work, mommy. I don’t want to suck my fingers anymore.”
Again, she is determined!!! WOW. I love her heart, and I love her strength.
She inspires me.