Anna is Five

Anna is one week into the 28 day inhaled antibiotic. She is handling the two, hour-long therapy sessions well. In the morning, I teach her literature lesson during therapy and she follows up with playing a computer game on Nick Jr.  For the evening session, she is content to watch a video or play more games. She is also fond of the Starburst candy she receives after the treatment, suggested by the nurse, because the taste of the medicine is unpleasant. Honestly, I don't think the taste bothers her at all, but she wouldn't admit that if it meant there was no candy involved.  She really has no symptoms of sickness and continues on in her usual way throughout the day. I wish I could take the situation in stride as she seems to do.

Today she turned five years old. If you have never met her, you should know that she is very clever, has a quick sense of humor, is easily a year ahead in school, sounds like a teenager at times, and loves to be around people. She can stand up to her older brothers, focus on what needs to be done, and frequently offers to help. She sings much of what she is thinking, has a mind of her own, and is often found in a corner reading library books. She is amazing. She is my sunshine. I love her so much.