Gee how does this happen so fast? The years are whizzing by and I feel like I am missing it all yet I am right here watching it all happen.
Monet is such a bright girl and a little sponge soaking up every tidbit you throw at her, whether you want her to or not. She has been a wonderful addition to our family and fits us so perfectly. I’m still not sure how I ended up with a SUPER Girlie Girl, but I have to admit it is fun getting her all primped most days.
She likes dance class (her first recital is next week) and helping her brother and cousin Jaycee at anything they have planned. She has one oft he most giving and loving hearts and tough enough to stand up to her ALL BOY brother.
We have blessed with two very beautiful children and I know they will become someone remarkable however I just wish it wouldn’t happen so quickly.
Archive for May, 2009
Today Monet Turned 3
He Has Reached 5
Derek turned 5 years old yesterday. I cannot convey how amazed I am by him. He has lived the life of some one 15 times older and yet his spirit is still young and unbroken like any other child his age, which is what we had hoped for when we decided on a kidney transplant as Derek’s treatment for his renal failure.
Yesterday we hada HUGE birthday party to celebrate both Derek’s & Monet’s birthdays. We had a house full of people and I think the kids had a great time, they slept in this morning which is alwasy a good sign. Today I am slowly picking up and trying to find a new home for thier gifts, I think next year we need to stop the gift exchange though because am completely overwhelmed. (I’ll post pictures in the next day or so once I get our house back together.)
I can’t get my head around Derek being 5, I still see and feel him as the cuddly baby who would snuggle into the crook of my neck and fall soundly asleep. He is still the cuddliest little guy and he has love for life, curious and extremely intelligent. He has overcome so much in these 5 years that I hope the rest of his life is smooth and enjoyable filled with health and NORMAL. Maybe once I start waking up I can write all that is in my heart but I don’t think words can even wrap around 1/2 of the feelings I have for “my baby boy.”
A Break Through
Yesterday was a great day at T-Ball for Derek, I am just so proud. Derek and I are connected at the hip when together and yesterday he was able to be at a distance from me. He usually plays infield with me standing behind him and helping coach him and a couple other boys…but yesterday he played short stop as I stood over by 1st base. He got into 2 tangles for the ball, ran around the field chasing the ball and hit it a good distance to run the bases. It was so nice to see him smile, play ball for the pure enjoyment and not hang all over me. I know it may not sound like much but I was proud VERY proud to see him take another big step forward…yes I miss my baby boy but I love to watch him acheive and grow.
