Austin & Aiden

Nothing in life can hold more joys or more tears, can make you more proud or more tired, or give back more rewards than being a mother.

Aiden's little brother Austin will be 18 months old in just a few days.  It is amazing to me what a child can learn, understand, and do in as little as a year or 2.  I'm grateful that Austin talks, interacts, and loves to read!  This is all new to Abe and I!  It is clear now, that Aiden struggled with developmental delays after the first year of life.  Although it is sad when our 18 month old interacts with us more than our 3 year old, there is still a feeling of peace that Aiden will get there too.  Aiden seems to understand and respond more.  He doesn't run away nearly as much as he used to (thank goodness), and he is saying more and more words.  He is still working on communicating.  When I ask Aiden about his school day, he doesn't look at me or respond.  He seems to love Early Childhood classes (evidenced by his teacher's notes), especially music and gym :)  I'm so grateful for the program and his teachers.  It seems to be helping a lot.  Aiden will start summer school soon, and we even get to do swim lessons together!  I'm looking forward to some "Aiden and mommy time".  Austin will get plenty of "mommy time" too when Aiden's class schedule changes. 

I'm grateful for my children.  I was at the park the other day--just me and the boys--and I just stood there "soaking it all in".  I've never felt so much love or joy!