Holden is having a great summer. He's growing up before my eyes. And while some Mom's may be sad to see their baby growing up...I'm thrilled. He's growing up. What else could I ever ask for. It makes so many other things seem insignificant. I pray every day that Holden will live a long, happy, loving life. And my prayers are being answers.Holden's doctor gave us the okay for him to join a Mommy's Morning Out program 2 mornings a week throughout summer. He started in June. It was rough for both of us. The separation anxiety disrupted our lives for several weeks. But we've stuck with it and he is finally liking preschool. He still crys when I first drop him off but the teachers say 5 minutes later he is playing and having fun. It has been hard for me to leave him seeing him crying, but I know this is something we both have to go through. And I know preschool is giving him so many great opportunities. Unfortunately, he won't be able to go this Fall or Winter, but we'll look forward to going back next spring/summer!
Another big step, Holden was away from both Mommy and Daddy for the first time last weekend. Reece and I went to S. Florida for my 20th High School Reunion. Holden stayed with my sister, Joanne and her family. Another big step for all of us. And the best part is he did great. The Kramers took him the the pool, Zoo Atlanta and Stone Mountain Park. He's been talking about it (and his cousins) for days. Holden is talking up a storm. Not only does he repeat things, he remembers everything! He is still talking about the Nickelodeon show we say last month. He keeps saying "Show again, Mamma?" I love that he has such a zest for life. He thrives on new experiences. He definitely knows what he likes and he can now tell you...over...and over...and over again.
Turns out that Monkey is quite the little dare devil. He has scrapes and bruises all over. And as much as we try to protect him, he still manages to have his fair share of falls. His newest thing is trying to jump off anything he can.
Holden is scheduled for what we hope is his last surgery, on August 17. It is an outpatient procedure, so hopefully it will be a quick, painless, uneventful experience so we can bring Monkey back home that evening. I'll be sure to post before then.
I hope everyone is having a good summer. We definitely are!
XOXO
