For 9 months we have been filling out developmental assessments, answering developmental questions, and having Maelee compared to charts, graphs, and books.
Well this post is not going to do that. I just answered her 9 month assessment and it was depressing. I know that Maelee goes by her adjusted age of 7 months but they do not give us that assessment to fill out, so unfortunately according to the paper we filled out Maelee is super behind. I am so sick of Maelee being a number on a page, a percentage on a chart, and a bubble on a sheet. Maelee is a human being. She has a heart, is breathing, and a wonderful personality. So today I will write about what they can't put on their graphs, charts, and what won't fall in their percentile categories.
Maelee has blue eyes and reddish brown hair. She has her Mother's eyes and her Daddy's cheeks. Her laugh is contagious. Her smile will light up even the darkest room. She is happy 99% of the time but 1% when she is mad....she is really mad! She is determined, stubborn, focused, and full of life. Maelee loves her routine and doesn't do well when it's changed or broken. She loves her stuffed duck whom we call "Duckington". He makes her laugh, smile, and turn red from all the giggles! She has to sleep in a sleep sack for bed but not one for her nap. Her "lovey" was her blanket in the NICU, a giraffe "lovey" her Daddy bought her on a trip while I was pregnant.....she must have it while in the car! :)
Maelee is the sweetest, most loving, caring, adorable, little girl you will ever meet. Her eyes tell a story the moment you look into them. She loves to bounce and jump. Her jumperoo is also known as her pooperoo......you can guess why! :) When her sensory issue causes her to "meltdown" bouncing is the fix, her yoga ball is her best friend. Bouncing, bouncing, bouncing! With that said she truly loves Tiger! She loves to watch him jump! They have a connection that no one can understand!
Maelee smells sweet and warm. Her hugs are the best and her kisses are so wet you will want more! She knows how to give "loves" and I enjoy taking them from her. She loves her fur brothers- 2 dogs and 1 cat. She loves to pull on them, lay on them, torture them, but most of all just be near them. She could lay on the floor near the dogs for hours. They are her "friends".
When you walk in our home her greetings will melt your heart. She welcomes you with a smile, two tiny teeth (almost 3 now), and usually a giggle or grunt! She loves music and could listen to it for hours. She loves to have "This Little Light of Mine" sung to her....it was the only song that came to my mind in the NICU so I sang it over and over.....and now it is the one that is calming to her! She loves it! She loves bubbles, baths, swimming, and being outside. She doesn't like swinging, red toys (learned this today), peas, and sometimes just too much noise. As long as she isn't over stimulated she is generally happy!
Our daughter is a blessing. She is a miracle. A hero. We are so proud of her and she knows it. We tell her every day what she means to us, how much we love her, and how proud we are of her. Maelee is not a statistic, a chart, a book, or a percentage. Maelee is a beautiful human being. She is a little girl with a few special needs. Maelee is loved beyond measure. Maelee is Maelee! And for that she is PERFECT!
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