MJ does a rolly-polly

I watched MJ do a rolly-polly today. She has been so determined to get her feet to touch the floor, over her head, which she has been able to do for about week now. Then, she was determined to get her knees to touch the floor, over her head...which she achieved today. As always, being the ever determined MJ, she performed a rolly polly. Still not content with this, she stood herself up, and decided to perform a rolly polly, from a standing position. Whatever next!?! It won't be long before she's performing cartwheels and hand stands.

So, we have been watching the BBC midlands today and Inside Out on BBC to see when MJ will finally be on the telly. She's so bored with watching the news now and as she says: I'm sick of being famous mum". That gold fish feeling is begining to set in I think....

When I'm at work, I constantly worry if MJ has slipped again, or if she has choked on food or drink, and most recently, her headaches seem to be getting worse. Thankfully we get to see the neurosurgeon on Friday, so I can discuss this with him. I know that Ash takes brilliant care of her sister, but I'm a mother first and formost and I will worry about all of my children all of the time. It's a life long deal I signed up for when I decided to be a parent.

McAyla's teacher did a reading and writing assessment on MJ and the report came back as 8.6. This means that MJ can read and write at the same level of a child who is 8 years and 6 months old. This may shock you, but in fact, it is brilliant news. So many people who have this type of injury never even get this skill back, let alone reach the level of an 8 year old.

Well, the next big event we will be looking forward to is the hydro-therapy. MJ can't wait to get in the pool. I think it will certainly help build up her muscles, without them suffering the fatigue they currently do in a normal physio session.

We had a bowling session with MJ's mate Kim and her family. Thanks guys for a brilliant day. Pity I got beat by Cortni...mmm perhaps I shouldn't advertise the fact that I got beat by a 5 year old...lol! Oh well, it was so much fun, and I was so proud of MJ for bowling the ball and getting the odd strike. So amazing! I can honestly say that since MJ's accident, this has to be one of the best day's I've had...we've had ... as a family.