21 things about Katie 31 for 21 day 2

I am going to take a cue from what I did last year during this challenge and probably do an A – Z post.  A letter of the alphabet each day for 26 days.  I thought I would do what they are doing over at http://babycenter.com and do a 21 things topic too.  This is probably a post for another day, but I can’t say enough good things about that site.  I relied so much on babycenter when K was born.  I spent every day there reading, asking for advice and sharing my experiences.  When I didn’t know where to turn—I found solace in a group of internet moms just like myself.  I don’t post on babycenter very much (very rare) due to time constraints, but I refer everyone I know there.  Those ladies are fantastic and so knowledgeable.   
So, 21 facts about the bug….
1.  Kaitlyn has nondisjuction Trisomy 21, which is the most common form of Ds.  There are also two other forms of Ds—translocation and mosaicism. 
2.  K loves cool ranch Doritos.  She would eat these every day for all meals if we let her.
3.  K loves school.  She gets so excited when we leave in the morning to go.
4.  She likes to chew on all the hairbrushes in the house—sensory issue for her.  I have bought her some chewlry to see if this will help, but the only thing she chews on is the hairbrush.
5.  She is a huge Dora the Explorer fan.  Funny that Dora and Katie do all the same things right now!  (like going on the potty and laying down to go to bed)
6.  Signing Times is her favorite set of videos ever.  We have been signing with K since she was a baby and she is in love with Alex, Rachel, Leah and Hopkins.  We can’t recommend signs enough to everyone.
7.  She can swing all day long.
8.  She can’t resist looking at herself in the mirror at all times of the day.
9.  Where is Thumbkin, Patty Cake and Itsy Bitsy Spider still make her smile every time.
10.  She loves to brush her teeth.  She has been going to the dentist since she was 1—she still doesn’t like that experience though.
11.  She loves swimming and bath time.  She will get in the water and stay for hours if you let her.
12.  She is learning to sign her name and knows when we sign her name.
13.  K has a dimple on her left cheek.
14.  She had heart surgery at 5 months.  Same surgery that her brother had at 19 months.
15.  Diagnosed with Infantile Spasms (seizures) at 8 months.  Has been seizure free after almost 4 months of numerous seizures daily.  She is still taking medicine every day for this.
16.  She loves to play ball and likes to watch it on tv.  (thanks to dad and Blake I believe)
17.  She loves to play rough with her brother, especially wrestling with him.
18.  Her eyes are blue, but they can look a different color depending on the weather and the clothes she wears.
19.  Her way of saying bye is to blow you kisses along with a wave.
20.  She loves to look at books.
21.  She is an amazing child, so full of life and love.  I love her so much.  Words can’t even describe what I feel for her (or my son).  We are blessed!