Hi Tanya
I work at a kinder as an assistant two days a week, so I know all about the 4/5 years old going on 14/15. They are so funny and I always tell the Mums, enjoy them while they are this age because somewhere down the track they will do your head in.
My girls all have their quirks and bad days and bad moods, but they really are great, I love them with all of my heart and I am grateful that I am still here with them. Each year I take a big breath and have a sigh of relief that I've made it through another year relatively unscathed.
Before I had children I thought I was immortal, then I had kids and realised I didn't want anything to happen to me because I had to be there fore them. Now each day/week/month/year is a bonus. You learn to appreciate life a little bit more after a diagnosis regardless of the type or stage.
Take care and have fun with your littlies.
Tracey