Kit Cat's biggest cheerleader and best friend

Kit Cat's biggest cheerleader and best friend is her big sister Gracie.  From the moment that we told Gracie that we were pregnant with Kit Cat, Gracie has been crazy about her baby sister.  Gracie calls Kit Cat "her baby".  Gracie was the third person to hold Kit Cat after her birth, held her bottles for her, played with her and has always been in her sister's face.  Without Gracie, we feel that Kit Cat's autism would not be as mild and that without Gracie pushing her along, Cat would not be making so many gains in her social and communication skills.

Gracie loves to do Play Project or any kind of therapy with her sister. She is always asking if she can help with Kit Cat in any way possible, whether it be bathing, dressing, or bedtime at night. Gracie is so kind, patient and loves her baby with every fiber of her being. Kit Cat lights up at the sight of her sister and is always trying to imitate her and its always Grace that can draw Kit Cat out of her world with little effort.  When Gracie is gone at Camp Grandma's, Kit Cat is constantly looking for her big sister.  Without Gracie in our lives, I don't know how any of us would cope, but especially Kit Cat who needs her big sister to teach her the things that Mommy and Daddy can't and to be one of her biggest cheerleaders and first best friend.   I am so happy that they are so close and hope that continues as they get older.