Noticeable Changes

Jay-R has been home with us for about 5 months and wow, the changes we have seen. The biggest I have noticed this week alone is his willingness to go to people he knows are "safe" and how he seems less overwhelmed in large crowds. He is doing awesome at Vacation Bible School with his teachers and the sessions. He loves it! He loves his church and seems to feel at home there and knows everyone is safe and loves him.

Tonight, was our annual family picnic at the nursing home where I work. There are usually between 300-400 people there in attendance. He easily warmed up to my co-workers. He played games with the kids. He sat by himself while daddy and sister were off helping with something (where he could see me) and ate some watermelon. And, he dressed up as Batman and danced while the band played. Wow, he has grown in so many ways.

On Friday when Kory picked him up from daycare, the teacher commented, "Wow, what a change in that little boy." When I drop him off in the morning, I no longer have to peel him off me...he easily and excitably goes to his teacher and friends. And, yes his girlfriend. He talks about his "girlfriend" all the time!

I am excited to see these changes especially since he starts kindergarten in the fall, but all this independence makes me a little sad. My baby is growing up already! But, I am so happy he has bonded and attached so well. He looked in the mirror the other night and said, "I love God, I love Mommy, I love Daddy, I love Ate." It doesn't get any better than that!