This picture completly sums up McKenzy. She loves a party and lives life to the fullest. Of course, it is nopt uncommon to see her withour clothes on either but that is a whole other story! Today we celebrated McKenzy's coming home day!
I can't believe that another year has come and gone and it is time to celebrate the girl's coming home days. Four years ago today we brought McKenzy home from the NICU. We were so thrilled to finally be bringing a baby home. It felt so good to have her in familiar territory. I don't think that I will ever forget the long walk thru the hallways of the hospital and the LONG ride home. It was a long time coming and it felt so good to carry a baby out of the hospital.
February 1st was also the first time that all four girls were able to be by each other. McKenzy, Sidney, and Abagayle had been next to each other but they were never able to get close to Keyan until the day that McKenzy came home. We were so thrilled to have them close together again and you could tell they were happy to be smooshed all together like they were in utero. It took such coordination and a lot of hands to get them all next to each.....but it was so worth it!
Seeing that Mommy and Keyan just returned yesterday from the hospital after being there for 11 days, this morning we just lounged around in our jammies, which McKenzy LOVES. However, when I suggested that we get dressed and go out for Chinese, she was very excited. Of all the kids, she likes to eat out the most. Chinese does not really thrill her but they do have french fries which is her all time favorite food. She also likes the hot tea and the cookies with the tags!!! Later tonight we all had special cookies to celebrate her day and we talked about the fact that when they were born they had to stay in the hospital for a long time and that is why we celebrate the day they finally came home. I think this is the first year that they "kinda" are starting to get it.
McKenzy, you are a beautiful little girl, who although you sometimes act like you came from outer space, you are showing us exactly how smart you are with your memory. You forget NOTHING!!!! You have made great strides in your talking over the last year and you love to learn letters and what words start with. You had surgery for your ears, we discovered that you have some chronic lung disease so you have to do breathing treatments every day (which goes oh so well), and we are getting your insomnia under control. It has been a busy year for you!!! While you can be feisty, you are always the first one to notice when an opportunity to snuggle arises and you always grab it. Your hugs are the best and your kisses are even better. You definitely make your own path in life but it will be sure to be a path of joy and laughter. We love you so much and look forward to all the exciting things you will do!
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