Thanksgiving and Birthday Blessings

As Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, most of us are taking time out to think about the things we are thankful for. Ethan’s birthday is Monday – and he was actually born on Thanksgiving so that holiday will be forever special to us. He is our miracle. We are so thankful to have him in our lives. He reminds me on a daily basis to be thankful for the littlest things. I take great pride in the things that other parents take for granted in their children. It is hard to believe he is turning four. I think in a way, I am stuck in time with him. I had all of these milestones in my mind that I thought he would have reached by now, and have learned over the years that it just isn’t going to happen. I am now much more realistic with his progress. He has matured by leaps and bounds the last year and we are really proud of him. It hasn’t always been easy. Driving for two hours twice a week for him to go to speech therapy for forty minutes is trying on my patience! But then when I see him attempt a new word with the therapist it is all worth it.
Ethan is excited that it is his birthday and this is the first year he has been able to tell us the kind of cake he wants – I’ll give you one guess…it starts with a S. His wish will be granted on Sunday when we have his party.
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and is surrounded by family and friends who love and understand them. Children can remind us that it is the simple things in life that should make you happy and joyous.
Happy Birthday to my sweet little turkey Ethan and Happy Thanksgiving to all the special people in our lives.