Chunkity Monkity

Yesterday, Ella turned six months old. We marked her five-month birthday with a trip to Little Rock followed by a week-and-a-half hospital stay, so just being home for this one is a welcome change.

But the fact that she is doing so well on her medication, while staying seizure-free and showing no signs of delay (according to the official report from the physical therapist) is reason to rejoice on her half-year birthday!

A welcome treat for us: as the phenobarbital goes away, Ella's personality is really shining through. She squeals, kicks, rolls back-to-front and front-to-back repeatedly, and smiles like a champ. Even the home health nurse who had seen Ellie on Monday mentioned the change during her visit today.

I mean, just look at her, isn't she wonderful?

♦