On Sunday I was visited by a very special couple; an attorney (who is helping me with Christopher's things), his wife and their two beautiful children. Their small group at their church came to together and got Ethan a few things for Christmas. I'll have to admit when they called to find out what would be a good time to drop everything off, I thought that there might be a gift or two. I was (and still am) in shock by what was brought.
Last night while I wrapped everything I was brought to tears looking at everything. I'm not sure if they knew that Ethan LOVES Veggie Tales, but someone got him a Veggie Tale CD and toy! There are crayons and coloring pads, clothes, toys, trucks - the list goes on. And they are all things that Ethan is just going to love and enjoy playing with!
Ethan and I are so blessed to have these people, these angels, in our lives. I don't think I could ever thank these people enough and I hope one day I could say to all of them face-to-face; "Thank you from the bottom of out hearts!"
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Luv Toooo
I think I have shared with most people that I worry about Ethan's verbal skills. I feel like he should be way further ahead than he is. Well after last night, I would like to take all that back.
Last night was like any other night: dinner, bath, snack, all followed up by a little watching of Bob and Larry (Veggie Tales). We watched King George and the Ducky (which if you don't know, is Ethan's favorite veggie tale and he watches it once a day - at least!) and the story has just that a rubber ducky. While we watched I was pointing things out to him, "do you see the crown on King George's head?", "oh, look at all the duckies", "what color is bob?"..... And about half way through the show it was like a light bulb went off in Ethan's head. His eyes got really big and his mouth dropped, he looked at me, pointed to the TV and said, "DUC". Then every time the "Duc" was shown he pointed to it again and said over and over again, "Duc, Duc, DUC!"
Something clicked in his head last night. And it was so fun to see him understand that the little yellow thing on the TV was a "Duc". But I have to admit the one thing that did melt my heart last night. After the Duc exchanged it was time for bed and we went upstairs. As I was picking Ethan up to go in the crib I gave him a kiss and told him I love him; to which I got a response from him on that... "Luv tooooo."
I was in shock, my little man told me he loved me and it was heart warming and sad all at the same time. While it felt wonderful to hear, I was so sad that Christopher didn't. In my heart I know he heard it, because my faith tells me that he watches over me and Ethan - I just wish he could have been physically there to hear it too.
Last night was like any other night: dinner, bath, snack, all followed up by a little watching of Bob and Larry (Veggie Tales). We watched King George and the Ducky (which if you don't know, is Ethan's favorite veggie tale and he watches it once a day - at least!) and the story has just that a rubber ducky. While we watched I was pointing things out to him, "do you see the crown on King George's head?", "oh, look at all the duckies", "what color is bob?"..... And about half way through the show it was like a light bulb went off in Ethan's head. His eyes got really big and his mouth dropped, he looked at me, pointed to the TV and said, "DUC". Then every time the "Duc" was shown he pointed to it again and said over and over again, "Duc, Duc, DUC!"
Something clicked in his head last night. And it was so fun to see him understand that the little yellow thing on the TV was a "Duc". But I have to admit the one thing that did melt my heart last night. After the Duc exchanged it was time for bed and we went upstairs. As I was picking Ethan up to go in the crib I gave him a kiss and told him I love him; to which I got a response from him on that... "Luv tooooo."
I was in shock, my little man told me he loved me and it was heart warming and sad all at the same time. While it felt wonderful to hear, I was so sad that Christopher didn't. In my heart I know he heard it, because my faith tells me that he watches over me and Ethan - I just wish he could have been physically there to hear it too.
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