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Evie turns 5!

It's funny how Evie turning 5 just crept up on me, without too much fanfare.  Turning 3 was a big deal because she graduated from Early Intervention support, and turning 4 was heralded with a big birthday party.  This year, I wanted to give Evie a good mix of fun and celebration, but with consideration for her fear of large groups.  We ended up picking one of Evie's favorite indoor playgrounds and inviting close "framily."  It was overall a huge hit, except for when we all attempted to sing Jingle Bells instead of Happy Birthday (she hates happy birthday), and she freaked out.  Turns out she just doesn't want attention all on her.  Mama gets it now, Evie.


This past year was full of firsts:
1.  Walking independently (goodbye, walker!)
2.  Putting solid foods in her mouth without gagging or crying
3. Licking an ice cream cone voluntarily and repeatedly
4. Saying more words verbally
5. Graduating to bigger ankle braces
6. Playing dress up and interacting more with her peers


7. Getting glasses (and wearing them!)
8. Starting to notice bathroom routines
9.   Reading books to herself

10.   Reading sight words
11. Using full sentences on her NOVA chat device
12.  First time to Disney World and Disneyland
13.  And hopefully today...wish us luck...graduating to a toddler bed!

Evie celebrated her birthday on an airplane to California for Christmas, and she traveled so well. She even walked herself down the jetway.  Our little girl is growing up!

Wishing everyone a wonderful 2020, full of more firsts!







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  1. philsailerJanuary 7, 2020 at 9:12 AM

    Congratulations on all these awesome milestones, Evie (and mommy and daddy)!

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