Christmas

It's Christmas today...well, what's left of it anyway, and I couldn't have asked for a better present than having my whole family with me for Christmas. Just a few short months ago, we were contemplating have a very sad Christmas. Whilst I have to admit, it was not one of our most festive, it has certainly been our best. I have spent the entire day sorting out music for MJ, listening to her new cd, playing with Cortni's bratz dolls, play dough and painting her new piggy bank, discussing Ashley's make-up collection and clothing, and finally watching Dave's golf dvd. A more beautiful day could not be had. (In case you are wondering, I also had some me time and fitted my new car stero which I am very gratgeful to Santa Clause for)

I am now looking forward to the New Year when ,once again, I can dance with McAyla, like I have done every year since she was little. I am still very reflective over what has happend, and I still get tears in my eyes when I think about how much we could have lost, but I am more than grateful that my baby is still with me.

The New Year will bring different challenges, and we will take them in our stride. MJ will have to see a psychologist who will help teach us all about MJ's injury and the effects that it is having on her emotions. She is also due to have her first assessment with the neuro consultant on the 16th. That will be a shock for him, as the last time he saw Mic, she was hardly talking, still in pads and had only just got into her first wheelchair.

So, apart from Cortni having tonsilitis...again (poor little mite), all looks good for a healthy, happy, prosperous New Year.

As things are really hectic for me these days, and I don't get much chance to update the blog too often, may I take this time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.