Hmm, it's been a while and tons of things have been going on but not much is new. JT is doing really really well right now. He is becoming a real character. He is going to be the class clown I think. He laughs at everything and his smile and laugh are infectious! He is eating table foods well, babbling like a champ and is really working on self feeding. He is a champ at cheerios. Half go on the floor and half in his mouth, but it's a true blessing and accomplishment!
Ethan is a riot! We have our terrible 2's kinda days but we also have days where I am blown away by his love and thoughtfulness.
This morning as Jake and I were laying in bed listening to Ethan crack himself up and chat away we both just started laughing. JT began to babble in his room too, it was delightful! Then all of the sudden Ethan screamed! You know, one of those screams! Jake and I jumped out of bed and ran into his room. Oh my sweet Ethan, my little (not so dare devil) boy had climbed out of his crib but once again couldn't figure out how to get back in or down onto the floor. He was stuck. Holding onto the side for dear life with is toes through the railings on his pillow. Jake and I were cracking up. "I just need to get down and play." is what Ethan said to us as we came tearing into his room.
These days, although filled with doctors appointments for JT and I, our house is filled with so much love and laughter. God has carried us through a fierce storm. Yes, we are still in a storm but when the wind stops blowing and the thunder and lighting get further away you appreciate that storm so much more. The storm that is still here but not so terrifying. We have always had peace but now it's a different peace. I wish I had words to explain it but I don't. I just know that through God's love and mercy we have come through a lot. We give Him all praise and glory. We are SO abundantly blessed and we are looking forward to the next season God has planned for us. Seems like it's a spring season for us... full of growth and warmth.
If you are still praying for us, please lift up JT's vision. He is still wearing a patch and glasses to the best of our ability. There is no discussion of surgery yet although every doctor seems to think it's going to happen.
Praise God for the growth and development we are seeing. JT's speech and feeding is going so well. Pray for his muscles. We would LOVE for JT to be able to sit up and play and crawl in the near future.
Thank you for traveling this journey with us.
