A "Thank You" To The Special People In Alex's Life!

It occurred to me yesterday evening as I was pulling into the garage (and saw the apple doll heads) that I have forgotten all about the apple doll project.  I am assuming the boys have forgotten about it as well because neither of them have said a thing about it.  I plan to try and finish them this weekend or next week--I'm curious to see what ideas the boys have and how they turn out when we're finished with them.

WARNING: Slight Mushiness Ahead!!!!!  

The boys have been making fishing poles with one of Alex's therapists (she always has enough supplies for Logan too so he doesn't feel left out).  They are very excited about them and want to hang them from the ceiling--we'll see what we can do!  She first started working with Alex when Logan was a baby. We see her at least once a week--sometimes twice!  She has become a constant in our lives and she is one of the first people we talk to when we have a concern with Alex or we're starting something new with him--whether it's a new specialist or a new type of therapy--which are all bridges we are getting ready to cross with Alex.  She is always encouraging and helpful and over the years we have become friends.  She is great with Alex and always goes out of her way to work with him and to do whatever she can to see him succeed.  We are very thankful for all she has done and continues to do with Alex.

The boys proudly showing the fishing poles they made

Alex with Ms. Jennifer--the boys love her!


I was thinking about all of the wonderful people Alex has in his life--people who see him for the sweet, intelligent, fun boy he is.  The people who encourage him and help him--who are patient with him and go out of their way for him.  From grandparents who are willing to help with anything at any time to therapists who patiently work with Alex.  People who just fell in love with my boys and claim them as their own.  Aunts and uncles who play games with him and go out of their way to make him feel important.  My best friend goes out of her way to look for fun things Alex can do that will help him in certain areas. I have friends who invite Alex over for play dates even though there are times they can't understand him while he is there.  They go out of their way to try and understand him instead of just brushing him off--which means a lot to him--and us! I have an aunt who is always giving the boys books, puzzles, and activities that Alex can use to practice certain movements, sounds, etc.  Little acts of kindness such as this mean a lot to us.  I am very thankful that my children have so many wonderful people in their lives. I wanted to take a moment to say "thank you."

Now--enough mushy stuff!  Here are some pictures of the boys being silly!

Happy Weekend!