Our little guy is taking the process slowly. He is enjoying his exploration of the realm of bathroom behavior. While I find the process somewhat unnerving at times (I don't like cleaning up after the accidents, at this point washing his hands is the only consistent thing he does and water is so much fun for him!) None-the-less I'm more relaxed than I was with my girls. One new thing for me is He is calling the shots, I had no patience with my girls but I'm letting the process take it's course with him. I hear about the parents that say they do-it-in-a-day, I whinge! I finally grilled one of these proud mom's who said this and she admitted it's not that easy. Of course the child was trained but they were not totally done with their efforts to make it a lifetime habit.
Our little guy has not been dry through the night yet, there have been times he has gotten up and has not yet pooped so on the potty he goes first thing. He is so proud of himself. He loves to look down and say "poopy come out"... in a sing-songy voice. He pushes his belly as he smiles through his efforts. He is now trying to do the standing up gig to pee but it has not worked yet. His torso is right up on the edge of the potty so it's difficult for him to get through the process (he looks at potty chairs as undignified, he wants the real thing). We took a trip to MA a few months back and for a few days he was consistently staying dry. We took him to the potty often and we were able to stay with it throughout the day. I think he got bored. He decided to stop. It just wasn't fun anymore and he was forced to stop what he was doing to get to the bathroom. I decided to let him take a break. He wasn't in charge of those efforts and I'm not sure he was fully recognizing the "urge" or if we were just getting him there in time and he'd cooperate. Now the light is going on more in his eyes and he is feeling the process more.
There is part of this "training" I'm convinced that is meant to train the adults too. We are back to basics. We are having to learn patience again... figure out how to approach a new phase of our parenting skills (some parents approach the reward method or the holding back rewards for those times things don't go smoothly, also what about those obviously deliberate accidents that coincide with anger at mom and/or dad). There are those wonderful successes and the rite of passage as we watch our little ones suddenly master a goal and make the decision to move on into "big boy/girl pants". While it makes life a little easier it also has the bittersweet side when we realize that the evolution toward dating is that much closer. Egad!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Fish!
One of our new loves is our fish! Started with a couple little tropical fish that we planned on keeping in a bowl. When we arrived home I cringed thinking that they would die and really not thrilled with that thought I asked some "experts" how to keep them alive. Well the 98 cent fish plan went up several digits and we then had a 10 gallon tank, filter, all the salves and goo that keeps it clean, the tools for easy maintenance, rocks, nooks and colorful doodads to adorn the fish home. Of course then we needed more fish.
After getting 11 fish (one more than recommended for the tank) we lost almost all of them slowly. Got more and lost several of those. Finally I went to the store and asked what might be going wrong with the guppies. The Tetra's seemed to be doing alright but the guppies were disappearing. Yes, simply disappearing. We did find a few on the bottom or top of the tank floating but most of them were just... gone?! Someone said they had disintegrated somehow... others thought maybe they were sucked into the filter? Still other's said the tetra's may be eating them? So we don't know but we have theories.
Well as we were finally figuring out a plan to keep our new angelfish, the 3 tetras, 1 Pleco and 1 male guppy alive we got word that someone was needing to find a new home for a 29 gallon tank that had 3 cichlids (one gold and two convicts) and large pleco. I quickly asked if we may be that new home at the same time wondering if I had lost my mind. The woman had had these fish for quite awhile and the tank since she was in her teens. She was newly pregnant with her 2nd child and could not do the upkeep. Her pregnancy was a risky one and she decided to give her pets to us.
I brought the tank and the fish to our home. The tank needed a total overhaul. I emptied it totally and cleaned it thoroughly. Our new pets had to live in a bucket for a few days (I was told that they could live this way for up to a week). Fish back in their tank they have enjoyed being with us for the last month. No morbidity on the part of the fish and no problems on our end either. The kids have enjoyed the new tank. Our 10 gallon tank as well is maintaining it's status of life.
Believe me I never thought I would enjoy fish but they really are wonderful. I had thought about how relaxing a tank can be and all the joy of seeing these creatures, alive, in our home. I just didn't think it was something I'd put my soul into actually doing. Well we did. It's a blessing!
After getting 11 fish (one more than recommended for the tank) we lost almost all of them slowly. Got more and lost several of those. Finally I went to the store and asked what might be going wrong with the guppies. The Tetra's seemed to be doing alright but the guppies were disappearing. Yes, simply disappearing. We did find a few on the bottom or top of the tank floating but most of them were just... gone?! Someone said they had disintegrated somehow... others thought maybe they were sucked into the filter? Still other's said the tetra's may be eating them? So we don't know but we have theories.
Well as we were finally figuring out a plan to keep our new angelfish, the 3 tetras, 1 Pleco and 1 male guppy alive we got word that someone was needing to find a new home for a 29 gallon tank that had 3 cichlids (one gold and two convicts) and large pleco. I quickly asked if we may be that new home at the same time wondering if I had lost my mind. The woman had had these fish for quite awhile and the tank since she was in her teens. She was newly pregnant with her 2nd child and could not do the upkeep. Her pregnancy was a risky one and she decided to give her pets to us.
I brought the tank and the fish to our home. The tank needed a total overhaul. I emptied it totally and cleaned it thoroughly. Our new pets had to live in a bucket for a few days (I was told that they could live this way for up to a week). Fish back in their tank they have enjoyed being with us for the last month. No morbidity on the part of the fish and no problems on our end either. The kids have enjoyed the new tank. Our 10 gallon tank as well is maintaining it's status of life.
Believe me I never thought I would enjoy fish but they really are wonderful. I had thought about how relaxing a tank can be and all the joy of seeing these creatures, alive, in our home. I just didn't think it was something I'd put my soul into actually doing. Well we did. It's a blessing!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Life on the Ranch...
Well it's definitely summer now. We hit a couple of days with the 90's and into the high humid range. Very uncomfortable. I had to nearly pass out before it dawned on me that we needed a better plan to stay cool. Air conditioning is wasted effort for the few days of heat here so we use the window air conditioners. That works to a point. Then we finally got to the pool for the latter hotter part of the day and layed out "camp" for the night in the living room where it was cooler. More iced liquids and a few outings to cooler places during the week. On our 2nd trip to the pool I lost my shoes or more likely they were taken. I had them in a spot near my towel and then when I returned from the cool waters they were gone. I hope they turn up on our next trip in the lost and found.
We finally are done with dance for the spring. The girls had their play "Children of Eden"... then there was a dance recital for my oldest daughter and then my recital this last weekend. So much fun but alot of hard work. We were planning on taking a break this next fall from the theatre to explore dance classes and it was a fortunate decision since the Center for the Arts have their teachers moving to NY, heading to Broadway (Good luck Claire and Eric). As well the director decided to leave because of changes and budget cuts. The future of the kids theatre is uncertain right now although I know it will revive. We had taken a few dance classes already at another studio so we can fall in there with ease.
Now we have two weeks with nothing more then the bare necessities to tend to (but of course we are doing some fun things... going to the pool, grocery shopping at Trader Joe's, a few times to Star bucks and we got a couple more fish for the tank). If you go to Trader Joe's be sure to get the Brownie bites with sea salt and the Joe Joe's. Oh heaven on earth!
Coming up is two weeks of Theatre/Dance Camp for the girls, a trip to Hershey Park, a visit from "Bama" (my mother). We want to get to the Zoo in Washington, Aquarium in Baltimore, Science Center and a find something new to do. We've done all those things and love those places but we will certainly venture to a new place. Visiting with some friends is a must. I now am officially a grill girl who loves to cook out in the back yard. I cleaned that dirty thing up yesterday and I'm ready for more.
I wanted to say Thank you to Chad for publicly taking time to recognize our work as foster/adopt parents. It's an honor to all fostering and adoptive parents when someone recognizes even one of us. We are the lucky ones who have been graced by the beauty of each child in our lives but we do give our hearts to each little person who comes into our lives.
More later...
We finally are done with dance for the spring. The girls had their play "Children of Eden"... then there was a dance recital for my oldest daughter and then my recital this last weekend. So much fun but alot of hard work. We were planning on taking a break this next fall from the theatre to explore dance classes and it was a fortunate decision since the Center for the Arts have their teachers moving to NY, heading to Broadway (Good luck Claire and Eric). As well the director decided to leave because of changes and budget cuts. The future of the kids theatre is uncertain right now although I know it will revive. We had taken a few dance classes already at another studio so we can fall in there with ease.
Now we have two weeks with nothing more then the bare necessities to tend to (but of course we are doing some fun things... going to the pool, grocery shopping at Trader Joe's, a few times to Star bucks and we got a couple more fish for the tank). If you go to Trader Joe's be sure to get the Brownie bites with sea salt and the Joe Joe's. Oh heaven on earth!
Coming up is two weeks of Theatre/Dance Camp for the girls, a trip to Hershey Park, a visit from "Bama" (my mother). We want to get to the Zoo in Washington, Aquarium in Baltimore, Science Center and a find something new to do. We've done all those things and love those places but we will certainly venture to a new place. Visiting with some friends is a must. I now am officially a grill girl who loves to cook out in the back yard. I cleaned that dirty thing up yesterday and I'm ready for more.
I wanted to say Thank you to Chad for publicly taking time to recognize our work as foster/adopt parents. It's an honor to all fostering and adoptive parents when someone recognizes even one of us. We are the lucky ones who have been graced by the beauty of each child in our lives but we do give our hearts to each little person who comes into our lives.
More later...
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Ahhhh! Spring!
I will tell you since our move I have loved life much more thoroughly than I did in Arizona. Truely I did live in Arizona and I did accept life there but I remember as a child pretending I lived somewhere else and when we would back east or really anywhere that had trees, grass and even a small amount of humidity that meant thriving plants, flowers and trees I was so much happier. That was where my heart lived. Arizona does have green but it's not the same. The natural order of things in Arizona is desert... that is truely the way it's supposed to be. Those with green lawns and a larger amount of fauna and flora had to rob the water table to keep it so. The desert can be beautiful and the spring has it's own natural mystery and beauty it's just didn't reach the depth of my soul like it does here. This is home.
I must say before I continue my ode to the joy of spring that this last winter was very trying. A large part of it was that we really did not get that much snow (which really is what makes winter). There was too much ice and slush and cold rain. I was working to keep our heating bills down so I kept the thermostat at around 60 - 65 but I still paid high bills (well the darn rates went up and I will tell you it's highway robbery to be cold and pay between 300 and 600 in heating bills a month. My brain seems to shut down. A bear-like trait of hybernation of the senses. I couldn't think and I ran out of energy to generate creative ways to survive the cold. I found myself just waiting on the spring. Soooo...
Well it's spring! Yippppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! The flowers are blooming. It is between 40 and 70 outside. Wonderful to breathe in the lovely scent of life blossoming in the air. My brain has thawed out and I'm again alive with it all. My sense are awake... I can see everything in bloom, feel the warmth, touch the live movable earth (planting flowers), smell the fragrant blossoms and even hear the birds, wind and lawnmowers. It's all music to my soul. I can hardly wait for the farmers markets to open back up. I will dig out all my shorts and feel the sun on my skin again with the touch of dew and beauty of warm days that move to cool nights where we can bbq and enjoy the summer evenings outside. Then come the fire flys! Whoa! The beauty that inspires! I'm just in love with it all... it was worth waiting for. I will tend my garden, pour mulch in my flower beds, mow the lawn and pull weeds as they come up so I can feel and touch the earth some more. The parks are everywhere waiting for the kids to play all we need to do is decide which one to go to. How special we feel to be part of all this.
My 7 year old is a joy to watch. She found her first caterpiller this last week. She has made dozens of bouquets of dandylion flowers, picked buckets of purple wildflowers and dug in the brown earth to find more life that lives deeper in the soil. I learn from her as I watch her cherish the living earth. She has danced in the rain (well she danced in the snow too although there wasn't much of it). She can't seem to get enough of it. I'm in awe of her.
So off we go to revel in the spring and begin our long summer of joy!
I must say before I continue my ode to the joy of spring that this last winter was very trying. A large part of it was that we really did not get that much snow (which really is what makes winter). There was too much ice and slush and cold rain. I was working to keep our heating bills down so I kept the thermostat at around 60 - 65 but I still paid high bills (well the darn rates went up and I will tell you it's highway robbery to be cold and pay between 300 and 600 in heating bills a month. My brain seems to shut down. A bear-like trait of hybernation of the senses. I couldn't think and I ran out of energy to generate creative ways to survive the cold. I found myself just waiting on the spring. Soooo...
Well it's spring! Yippppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! The flowers are blooming. It is between 40 and 70 outside. Wonderful to breathe in the lovely scent of life blossoming in the air. My brain has thawed out and I'm again alive with it all. My sense are awake... I can see everything in bloom, feel the warmth, touch the live movable earth (planting flowers), smell the fragrant blossoms and even hear the birds, wind and lawnmowers. It's all music to my soul. I can hardly wait for the farmers markets to open back up. I will dig out all my shorts and feel the sun on my skin again with the touch of dew and beauty of warm days that move to cool nights where we can bbq and enjoy the summer evenings outside. Then come the fire flys! Whoa! The beauty that inspires! I'm just in love with it all... it was worth waiting for. I will tend my garden, pour mulch in my flower beds, mow the lawn and pull weeds as they come up so I can feel and touch the earth some more. The parks are everywhere waiting for the kids to play all we need to do is decide which one to go to. How special we feel to be part of all this.
My 7 year old is a joy to watch. She found her first caterpiller this last week. She has made dozens of bouquets of dandylion flowers, picked buckets of purple wildflowers and dug in the brown earth to find more life that lives deeper in the soil. I learn from her as I watch her cherish the living earth. She has danced in the rain (well she danced in the snow too although there wasn't much of it). She can't seem to get enough of it. I'm in awe of her.
So off we go to revel in the spring and begin our long summer of joy!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Martian Child
I read the book back in 2005 I think it was. Possibly 2004? I was at a 2nd hand bookstore and the adoption section was right next to the kids books (how convenient!). As my two daughters sat and read I went and explored. The book "Martian Child" jumped out at me. I started reading it as I sat in the kids section. At that point we were on the way to being foster parents and adopting but as of yet had not gotten all of our paperwork through the bureaucracy. I was trying to avoid "points of view" that colored foster parenting with a negative hue. I so believe that it's important to know all you can know but at the same time I believe it's important to go into things with some positive truth from the heart. Up to this point I had had my fill of the negative.
So there I was carefully reading this book and I couldn't put it down. David's writing held me captive although there was one chapter I struggled with. It likely was my difficulty in understanding the depth of what was going on from my inexperienced point of view. His metaphor and meaning hit me deeply. He had a sense of humour and a grasp on life renewed through adoption. He was unfailing in his love but true to the depth of his frustrations.
I was disappointed though in the movie. I don't think it did justice to the book or the subject matter. I adore John Cusack and Joan Cusack... Bobby Coleman, the child star in the movie did a superb job. All are very talented and I was inspired by the movie at times but overall it disappointed. Now as a foster parent, foster/adopt parent and a continuing advocate of fostering I thought it left too much open and unexplained for those who don't know what it is like. The story line was changed possibly because society isn't ready for the truth (sadly enough!). While the truth may have muddied the waters of what this was really about there were some parts of the book that needed to be explored more thoroughly. The issue of family needs to be challenged though overall so I think the truth needs to be told more fully or not modified to such an extent that it's so politically correct. Where was the wonderful Jewish grandmother? Far too many of the struggles were watered down and the joys not explored enough. "Somewhere" was not given his rightful role. He was such an important part of things, the four legged peacemaker. Moreso Dennis was so much more real and less Martian in the book although yes, this was his deep cover and a hugely intelligent cover at that which the movie did explore. I just wanted more of the human endeavors that were shown in the book.
I recommend the book be read first and then watch the movie on DVD. After it is over watch the special features so you can see the Author and Dennis in real life. And then see how the movie was made and the inspiration in how it was made. I think going beyond the movie into the world of parenthood and childhood by seeing how Bobby was discovered and how he so courageously took on this role gave more meaning to the movie. Children are so under rated in our society... so under appreciated for what they are. So in the end I think it is important to see this movie then dig a bit deeper and find inspiration in the special features grasp a bit more of what it's all about.
So there I was carefully reading this book and I couldn't put it down. David's writing held me captive although there was one chapter I struggled with. It likely was my difficulty in understanding the depth of what was going on from my inexperienced point of view. His metaphor and meaning hit me deeply. He had a sense of humour and a grasp on life renewed through adoption. He was unfailing in his love but true to the depth of his frustrations.
I was disappointed though in the movie. I don't think it did justice to the book or the subject matter. I adore John Cusack and Joan Cusack... Bobby Coleman, the child star in the movie did a superb job. All are very talented and I was inspired by the movie at times but overall it disappointed. Now as a foster parent, foster/adopt parent and a continuing advocate of fostering I thought it left too much open and unexplained for those who don't know what it is like. The story line was changed possibly because society isn't ready for the truth (sadly enough!). While the truth may have muddied the waters of what this was really about there were some parts of the book that needed to be explored more thoroughly. The issue of family needs to be challenged though overall so I think the truth needs to be told more fully or not modified to such an extent that it's so politically correct. Where was the wonderful Jewish grandmother? Far too many of the struggles were watered down and the joys not explored enough. "Somewhere" was not given his rightful role. He was such an important part of things, the four legged peacemaker. Moreso Dennis was so much more real and less Martian in the book although yes, this was his deep cover and a hugely intelligent cover at that which the movie did explore. I just wanted more of the human endeavors that were shown in the book.
I recommend the book be read first and then watch the movie on DVD. After it is over watch the special features so you can see the Author and Dennis in real life. And then see how the movie was made and the inspiration in how it was made. I think going beyond the movie into the world of parenthood and childhood by seeing how Bobby was discovered and how he so courageously took on this role gave more meaning to the movie. Children are so under rated in our society... so under appreciated for what they are. So in the end I think it is important to see this movie then dig a bit deeper and find inspiration in the special features grasp a bit more of what it's all about.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Spring Break
Well it wasn't much of Spring. We went to Massachusetts for 8 days. I wondered what possessed me to agree to going to MA in what would be a 20 to 30 degree week? Why did I even think of going North? Had I lost my mind!?!
Actually I do know what gave me the notion of going to MA. I focused on the wonderful world of New England! I imagined American History (a love I've had since the the 5th grade)... Boston a big city, being able to connect to the ocean, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard. I just wasn't connecting with the notion that it really isn't the time of the year to fully enjoy those things.
The good news: No Crowds!!! Plenty of indoor things to do! It didn't actually get as cold as we thought it would. We visited with two sets of friends. Doughnuts are plentiful there! (or is that bad news... they have Dunkin Doughnuts every half mile!) Boston is wonderful! The accents of some of the people just thrilled me to no end... I wasn't disappointed! Pahkin ya cah is wicked hahd! Giggle!!!! We got to thoroughly enjoy some Thai food which I hadn't had in almost 2 years since we haven't found a place in PA that specializes in it yet (MA is multicultural)! The last day we were there they opened Plimouth Plantation and we were able to go there and enjoy... it was warm that day! I learned to read maps (I'm usually so challenged to figure out roads and highways but I actually did it!)
The not so good news: Many areas of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard don't open until April (It worked out since we were able to spend more time doing other things and we got the lay of the land for future crowded summer visits to CC and MV. It was still disappointing though.). It was in fact cold for the most part and the beach was pretty hard to enjoy. It rained two days so we were not only cold but wet a few times.
The Highlights: Boston Aquarium, Woodshole Aquarium, Boston Kid's Museum, Easton Kids Museum, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Thai Food, Plimouth Plantation and the Mayflower II, Falmouth Shopping Area, Visiting with Chris and Paul. Visiting with Dorothy and Marty. Sleeping in a warm cabin and enjoying time as a family.
Mind you we had 4 kids with us on this trip. The two oldest got their fill since many of the things we did were geared to them. They were open to learning, shopping, eating fun food and running around Plimouth Plantation. The boys ages 2 and 3 were challenged by the limitations of having to stick close to the big people. They had trouble with the limitations of being 2 and not being able to just cross those railings, touch that glass object and vocally expressing themselves how and when they wanted to. Andrew did delight us and have a few good days of going potty in the potty and his key phrase was "poopy come out!" He would giggle and strain to make this occur. He at one point told me as he pointed to his belly button "mommy push my belly there!" Our little foster son was overjoyed to see the ocean and ran up and down the beaches that we stopped at. He loved his sleeping bag and he took great pride in being with "daddy". The boys love "daddy" and this was a spectacular experience for them to get so much time with Tim.
We look forward to future trips away from our new home. We are carving out new niches in our experience since the east coast is not familiar to us as of yet. This was a positive move forward for us to know we can venture out and explore. It was also exciting to know with our larger family base we are able to handle and enjoy as we explore.
Actually I do know what gave me the notion of going to MA. I focused on the wonderful world of New England! I imagined American History (a love I've had since the the 5th grade)... Boston a big city, being able to connect to the ocean, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard. I just wasn't connecting with the notion that it really isn't the time of the year to fully enjoy those things.
The good news: No Crowds!!! Plenty of indoor things to do! It didn't actually get as cold as we thought it would. We visited with two sets of friends. Doughnuts are plentiful there! (or is that bad news... they have Dunkin Doughnuts every half mile!) Boston is wonderful! The accents of some of the people just thrilled me to no end... I wasn't disappointed! Pahkin ya cah is wicked hahd! Giggle!!!! We got to thoroughly enjoy some Thai food which I hadn't had in almost 2 years since we haven't found a place in PA that specializes in it yet (MA is multicultural)! The last day we were there they opened Plimouth Plantation and we were able to go there and enjoy... it was warm that day! I learned to read maps (I'm usually so challenged to figure out roads and highways but I actually did it!)
The not so good news: Many areas of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard don't open until April (It worked out since we were able to spend more time doing other things and we got the lay of the land for future crowded summer visits to CC and MV. It was still disappointing though.). It was in fact cold for the most part and the beach was pretty hard to enjoy. It rained two days so we were not only cold but wet a few times.
The Highlights: Boston Aquarium, Woodshole Aquarium, Boston Kid's Museum, Easton Kids Museum, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Thai Food, Plimouth Plantation and the Mayflower II, Falmouth Shopping Area, Visiting with Chris and Paul. Visiting with Dorothy and Marty. Sleeping in a warm cabin and enjoying time as a family.
Mind you we had 4 kids with us on this trip. The two oldest got their fill since many of the things we did were geared to them. They were open to learning, shopping, eating fun food and running around Plimouth Plantation. The boys ages 2 and 3 were challenged by the limitations of having to stick close to the big people. They had trouble with the limitations of being 2 and not being able to just cross those railings, touch that glass object and vocally expressing themselves how and when they wanted to. Andrew did delight us and have a few good days of going potty in the potty and his key phrase was "poopy come out!" He would giggle and strain to make this occur. He at one point told me as he pointed to his belly button "mommy push my belly there!" Our little foster son was overjoyed to see the ocean and ran up and down the beaches that we stopped at. He loved his sleeping bag and he took great pride in being with "daddy". The boys love "daddy" and this was a spectacular experience for them to get so much time with Tim.
We look forward to future trips away from our new home. We are carving out new niches in our experience since the east coast is not familiar to us as of yet. This was a positive move forward for us to know we can venture out and explore. It was also exciting to know with our larger family base we are able to handle and enjoy as we explore.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Random Thoughts
My little boy was sick this week. Took him to the docs office Tuesday and they were able to get him turned around. He likely has bronchitis but this little boy is challenged with Asthma type symptoms (has not been diagnosed as of yet) whenever he gets sick. He was having a very hard time breathing. His lungs were tight and coughing was painful to watch and listen to. He strained so hard he was using his whole body to cough. He is on an antibiotic that I believe has helped and we had to increase the number of albuterol treatments we do for him. We also use Prendisone in his nebulizer daily. Usually these treatments are frustrating for both of us. He doesn't like to sit through them and if he sits well at all for this treatment I have to have something entertaining on the DVD so he can focus on it. These are times where he is well and not showing any symptoms. We are supposed to do the Prendisolone daily and the albuterol as needed (I prefer the inhaler when we just need it once or twice in a day). Well Tuesday he not only sat the whole time w/o anything on the DVD but he would fall asleep. He slept most of the day. The only plus side was I was able to hold him for long periods of time and just look at him almost like when he was newborn. He is just the most precious boy. Sweet wisps of strawberry blonde hair, beautiful brown eyes, sweet rosy lips and a chubby little round face. He was a little snuggle bunny. So sweet! I was glad when he found his energy and vibrancy again but I do miss the sweet armful of baby boy that was willing to lay there for a duration of time. He is doing much better now but at times he will still let me hold him for few minutes while he sips out of his cup. Childhood woooshes by so fast and I thrill at the moments when I can slow down a bit and watch it more closely and marvel at it.
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