Like most parents I often forget how far my kids have developed over time, as I’m too close to the action on a day to day basis. In regards to Maddie, even though her level of development is pretty far behind her chronological age, she has made great strides. Unlike most kids, it is a much tougher battle for her to make these strides, so my heart bursts with pride for her for how far she has come.

The video of today is when Maddie was 6 years old. Her language and balance are still a major struggle for her, but you can see the sweet spirit bursting through her as she plays hide and seek with her just recently walking twin siblings, Sam and Mallory. Grammy Marvene is helping her and just like in many other ways, Maddie has a unique way of going about the game.