Siblings

The waves were small today so Noah was a great big brother and helped Mckenna with her surfing. Mostly he just pushed her into the waves so she didn't have to work so hard. It was fun to watch them out there laughing and enjoying spending time together. Ayden Jane was on the beach for much of the time and would cheer for Mckenna as well. My kids really have all always gotten along well, not perfect but really well. They honestly enjoy each other. I don't know if the challenge of having Ayden Jane for a sister has made it happen, but I do know that they all have bonded over watching Ayden Jane grow and all of them cheer her on. They have grown into loving young people who see what others can do, not what they can not do. They get the concept of tough love. They would do ANYTHING for Ayden Jane, but they often push her to do more for herself because they know she must learn how. They are all 'therapists' for her in many different ways. Mckenna has gotten involved in her physical therapy this summer and even gets homework each week. Noah chases and wrestles with and swings AJ all around. He also gets Ayden Jane to say all sorts of crazy things. Great for articulation! Kayla reads with her and takes her places and cuddles and can just sort of 'read' what she needs.

I guess I have 4 amazing kids. They are all so unique and they really do fit together to make us a family. I couldn't imagine our crazy home any other way.

I look forward to seeing Ayden Jane to this some day! For now I think Mckenna does pretty great!