Nurture over Nature

"Kymee has the predisposition to be "slow" because of her biological background." the caseworker informed us.

"Then again," she stated, "it may just be environmental, and changing her environme

nt may make the difference."

Nurture over Nature

So our goal is to expose her to "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anyt

hing is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Phil. 4:8

All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures great and small,

All things wise and wonderful:

The Lord God made them all.

Beautiful Sounds

Kymee attended the Myerson Symphany for the first time at 5 mouths of age.

And at 6 months we went to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. She loved listening to drum beats from around the world.

After previewing every classical CD on the shelf, Andres bought her this for Christmas.

I read poetry to her every day - I love beautiful words, as I hope someday she will too. My current favorite is William Blake's "Songs of Innocence"

A CRADLE SONG

Sweet dreams, form a shade

O'er my lovely infant's head!

Sweet dreams of pleasant streams

By happy, silent, moony beams!

Sweet Sleep, with soft down

Weave thy brows an infant crown!

Sweet Sleep, an

gel mild,

Hover o'er my happy child!

Sweet smiles, in the night

Hover over my delight!

Sweet smiles, mother's smiles,

All the livelong night beguiles.

Sweet moans, dovelike sighs,

Chase not slumber from t

hy eyes!

Sweet moans, sweeter smiles,

All the dovelike moans beguiles.

Sleep, sleep, happy child!

All creation slept and smiled.

Sleep, sleep, happy sleep,

While o'er thee thy mother weep.

Sweet babe, in thy face

Holy image I can trace;

Sweet babe, once like thee

Thy Maker lay, and wept for me:

Wept for me, for thee, for a

ll,

When He was an infant small.

Thou His image ever see,

Heavenly face that smiles on thee!

Smiles on thee, on me, on all,

Who became an infant small;

Infant smiles are His own smiles;

Heaven and earth to peace beguiles.

Beautiful Art

Kymee has already enjoyed the Dallas Museum of Art

And her favorite book is "Art for Babies" - all black and white pictures done by famous artists.

She'll just stare at the pictures

Beautiful Smells

I love pure essential oils.

Kymee's favorites: Peppermint, Lavender, and Eucalyptus

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The social worker asked, "So how do you feel about the possiblity of Kymee being slow?"

My response, "God has a very special plan for her, and he has given her every her everything she needs to accomplish that purpose."

My job is to expose her to the best, love and nurture her, and teach her to fulfill her purpose for the glory of God.

He gave us eyes to see them,

And lips that we might tell

How great is God Almighty,

Who has made all things well.

Cecil F. Alexander

Debate Case for Kymee

Resolved: That Kymberlee Rose Piñero will be prepared to drink healthy clear liquid from a cup before surgery in April

Inherency

(For you non-debaters in my world, this means the facts in the status quo, or what's happening now)

1. Kymee was unprepared to drink clear liquid after the first surgery
2. The nurses fed Kymee Gatorade
3. Gatorade is not the healthiest liquid for infants
4. Research proves Coconut water is the best clear liquid

http://hubpages.com/hub/Coconut-Water-A-Natural-Energy-Drink (All my debate friends must forgive my lack of proper sourcing)

• It contains lauric acid which is also present in breast milk and is known to boost metabolism.
• It has the same amount of electrolytes as human blood. In fact it is a universal donor, identical to human plasma.
• It contains more potassium than most energy and sports drinks.
• Coconut water is much more nutritious than fresh milk.
• It is also healthier than orange juice.

5. Kymee Likes Coconut water

A picture is worth a thousand pieces of random evidence

Plan

Mandate 1: Offer Kymee Coconut Water daily - first in a bottle, than the cup

Mandate 2: Train Kymee to use the cup

Notice the tongue. Kymee does not use the roof of her mouth and cheek muscles to suck because of her cleft palate. Instead, she moves her jaw up and down, and uses her tongue to press the bottle to extract liquid. She tries to do the same with her cup - stick her tongue out and push the side of the cup with it - no success.

A. Exercise Cheek Muscles

Not overly lightly, we must squeeze Kymees cheeks in - like an annoying grandma - squeezing the cheeks together and saying, "Who's a pretty baby?"

B. Exercise Tongue

Place finger on tongue - without having Kymee chomp down with her one shark tooth - and press lightly. The edges of the tongue should curl around your finger.

Agency & Enforcement: Mom, Dad, Sibling, Grandparents, and All Prayer Warriors

I as the Affirmative team reserve the right to clarify the affirmative case if any questions should arise.

Solvency

1. Kymee wiggles her bunny toes in anticipation of her coconut water

2. Kymee smiles in contentment when coconut water is "All gone!"

A vote for the Affirmative is a vote for Kymee's health and happiness.