Christmas is such an amazing time. For you and I this year it held so much more meaning. Our first Christmas together and I am sure a much different experience then you have had before. During the past few weeks I have been remembering what Christmas was for me growing up. I remember the good times and some of the traditions, the ones I want to pass on to you and then you and I creating some of our own. The "elf" gifts are a tradition I hope we can continue, it was hard for you to understand this year but I am sure that will grow on you as the years go on.
Then, we had the "eye sparklers" under the tree. On top of our Santa gift my mom always had a gift under the tree that she called our "eye sparkler" and that is exactly what it was supposed to do. Light up our faces and be the one big present. The one I remember most for me was when I got my Charlotte Hornets NBA jacket. This year I really thought your electronic drum pad would be your eye sparkler, oh how I was wrong. Your favorite gift was actually a 50 cent notebook that was in your stocking. Nothing special to it but you liked carrying it around and turing the pages. I will definitely keep this in mind next year. You did enjoy many of your gifts today - play doh, puzzles, games, cars, etc...
The other tradition I was bound and determined to carry on this holiday season was my mom's homemade cinnimmon rolls. She made these from scratch every year and I have made them once before with help of others. Well, Friday afternoon I started around noon and finally, at 700 at night we finished the first batch and they worked! It only took me 24 cups of flour and a gallon of milk and a box of butter to finally get the yeast to rise, but persistence paid of off and we had a batch of rolls that you LOVED!
We also started some traditions of our own. I am not sure what these are yet but I am sure I will figure it out later :)
You are such an amazing little boy with so much personality. The spark in your eyes and the playfulness in the activities you do is amazing. You have shown us so many skills that you really do have and you are catching up in so many other areas. The ipad is the key to expressing some of this knowledge and the other is patience. You let us see all that you have on your terms, and as much as I wish this would happen a little faster sometimes, we can't control it.
Very exciting new - I emailed with the local Lacrosse team and they are more then willing to have you join the spring Lacrosse team for your age group! It will be another great opportunity for social interactions and growth. We will work hard on these skills, but the agreement with the league is knowing that you will not be able to play in games until you are ready (which may not happen this season) but you will participate, with me or a therapist, help in all practices, and wear the uniform to support the team on game days! I am very excited about this and really think you will grow as we start this adventure. You are pure muscle these days and I know will be a little athlete as we find the right sport.
Well, baby, this holiday weekend has worn us both out. Off to another week tomorrow and then on Wednesday we will leave to go see Jenny and the kids again. I am sure they will be shocked at your progress and growth as everyone here is each day.
I love you
Merry Christmas
Mom
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