Praise Jesus

Today we had quite an experience, and I am still very shaken up. But I cannot even begin to count the number of times today that I have simply praised Jesus. We are blessed indeed.

We were in a pretty intense car accident on the way to church this morning, and our car is basically totaled. (We will get more information tomorrow, but we don't think there is much of a chance of repair.)

The incredibly blessing is that no one was hurt...not a single person. Truly amazing and I have to stay focused on that, versus the resulting financial loss and chaos. I am in awe of this blessing. Praise you Jesus. Thank you for protecting my little boy and the other family too.

the cozy hideaway

For the past few months, I have been trying to get Max to enjoy this cozy hideaway in his room. But he really had no interest...until this weekend.

I was soooo excited to find him in there with all his furry friends! :)

the sweetest lil' groupie

Grammy arrived this week, and we are so excited to have her with us for our Thanksgiving celebration. :)

Today after church, she treated me and Max to a fun breakfast. As we waited (it's a very popular place), Max got really into the music. He was SO into it...it was amazing! Even after we sat down to eat, he kept wanting to go back over to get up close and personal with the musicians. (The sweet lil' groupie even tried to climb up on their laps!)

Then as he walked around the restaurant, he became entranced with a coffee pot that a waitress was holding. Why the fascination? Well, it was shiny and reflective...just like a mirror! He kept bending way over to get down and look at himself. It was great fun for everyone.

Oh silly Max, I am always so proud of you and your love of the simple pleasures in life! :)

my handsome helper

Max has recently taken on several new responsibilities in our house, and I am so proud!

1) He feeds the dogs (with a little help). Love this!

2) He takes off his jacket and puts it by the front door.

3) He pushes in his chair at the dining room table. So cute!

4) Last but not least, Max has recently started to hold the g-tube for me...incredibly helpful! My favorite is when I am giving him a tube feeding and he needs something. He will take the tube from me so that I can go and get whatever he is asking for.

And I think he is quite proud too...check out his sweet grin!

Now that he is so skilled, he wants to teach his dog how to help too! :)

simple pleasures

Three of Max's favorite things...the mirror, camera and Mommy. Life is good. :)

lovin' the messes!

Ok, I know most parents don't really enjoy when their kiddos make messes. But this is one momma who was quite proud of her lil' man and his VERY big mess.

So here is Max's room on a typical day. Most toys are away, right?

(Guess what time of day this was...yep, late night and Max was busted for being out of bed. Apparently I was supposed to be fooled into thinking Barney was Max?)















A few mornings later, I was downstairs getting my coffee and making our breakfast. This is what I returned to. He pulled off ALL the toys and was happily sitting amongst his favorites!

Once he was finished playing, we cleaned it all up. Later that afternoon, I found him again. This time I was in the room right next to him so I was well aware what he was doing but let him have his fun. The boy has been sick all week and if this makes him happy, go for it dude.

huge, gigantic news!!!

I greet Maxwell today...and guess what he did? He ENTHUSIASTICALLY waved "HI!" It was awesome! We have been working on greetings forever and for whatever reason, "hi" was just not interesting for him. But today, he did it...and he did it without prompting (huge)!

Watch out world...this is one of the best greetings you will ever receive!!! ENJOY! :)