Thankful

Lately I've been writing about our goals, our workboards,

what we're doing to help Aiden speak and hear ...

but today, I just want to say

I am THANKFUL.

THANKFUL for

his never-ending laughter,

it truly is contagious.

the way he says,

"ma-ma-ma-ma-ma" and "daaaad"

the kisses he gives

as he puts one hand

on each of my cheeks,

when asked for a kiss.

belly laughs at hearing the simple whisper of "t,t,t,t,t",

because he knows a tickle session is on its way.

the constant gibber gabbers and pointing,

like he's talking to everyone

and everything,

whenever we're out for a walk.

"MMMmmoooomm",

when he wakes up each morning.

the way his eyes light up,

when he discovers a sound,

then smiles so proudly.

his curiosity
to explore the many different sounds

our world has to offer.

the way he wrestles with his brother and sister,

screaming and laughing.

the excitement he shows

when he hears the simple words,

"let's go bye-bye."

how he races his cars and trucks,

"bbbrrrr, bbbrrrr, bbbrrrrr"

such a boy.

the mischief he gets into,

then crawling away

as fast as he can, laughing

as he hears me walk into the room.

Everyday I am thankful for

Cochlear Implants,

Professor Graeme Clark for inventing them,

and all the beautiful sounds

my little monkey

can hear because of them.

This journey is amazing.

simply.amazing.

and everyday I am thankful,

that God chose me,

to be Aiden's mommy, and to walk with him,

hand in hand, on this wonderful journey.