Today I had a fabulous day celebrating my birthday! A lot happened and much of the fun was due to Madison…she was the best gift today! Here is the coles notes of the day:
Birthday cupcakes for Mommy!
Early appointment to get her AFO’S checked. She is changing so rapidly that we needed some adjustments to be made to give her more movement as well as wedges to tilt her forwards more in her walk. Aunty Rachel came to help me and to entertain Madi…thanks again for all your help Rach and for getting up so early on your break!
This is Madi trying to escape
Aunty Rachel helping
Next we were off to Grandview for our second appointment of the day. Madison was assessed for speech and language development.
Sitting at her table for the assessment
This was the best part of my birthday. Rachel and I watched her interact with a speech pathologist and do so well! If you are wondering how speech and language development is assessed with an 18 month old here is how it happens. They put out different toys on a table. Ask her to pass a specific toy as it is named, observe how different toys are played with and what sounds or words are used during the play. Different board books are shown with big pictures to look for identification and the parent is asked various questions about words used at Home, and how she plays and interacts with adults and other children. There was also an assessment form I filled out about her behavior and use of communication at home. Madison passed with flying colours! She is meeting and exceeding her milestones with speech and language which was so nice to hear! No speech therapy is needed…best birthday gift ever!
We went to breakfast to celebrate! Eggs Benny and French Toast!
Up next was a 2 hour nap that Madi and I enjoyed together ..gotta love March Break! We then ventured to the mall to take advantage of some birthday freebies like a gift at The Body Shop haha.
Later in the afternoon we took advantage of all our St. Patty ‘ s decor from over the years and staged a photo shoot! Get ready for the cuteness…
Hubby and I then went out to have a yummy dinner while Nana and Grampa babysat the little people.
Best Birthday Ever!!!
Madi Moves 
Katherine, it looks like you had a great birthday. You and James and Madison are an inspiration to all of us!
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What an amazing birthday you had; couldn’t think of any better way to spend it than with your daughter! You and Madison are absolutely inspirational; I get teary-eyed (sp?) reading about Madison’s progress in your blogs!
Happy belated birthday to you, Katherine! Love from Janet (Raponi) Seiffert, Olivia and Andre
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