Quiet = Happy

I’ve been really quiet lately and have not been posting often. It’s not because I’m sad. Or too busy. Or on the phone yelling at Betsy about Brain Balance being a sham. It’s because I just don’t have that much to report.  Everything is weirdly kind of status quo. In a good way. An excellent way that makes me unbelievably happy. 

Sam continues to chug along like the little engine that could. Most days he does something to make me smile. I pause and wonder who this amazing little boy at my side is.  There’s nothing major or earth shaking. I couldn’t write a whole blog entry about any of it but there are all these really wonderful moments that make me sigh….

At his basketball game he actually dribbled the ball and tried to make a basket instead of clumsily trying to pass it as soon as it landed in his hands.

Sam never wants to try anything new and he asked if he could start piano lessons.

Sam hates sports and decided he wants to try playing soccer again.

He winked at Mrs. Holland while she was handing out an assignment. Really?

He winked at Mrs. Holland again the next day as she handed out another assignment. Who is this kid?

All year Ben has asked if they could walk to school on their own. I have resisted because I had visions of Sam wandering into the street while chasing after a butterfly. I don't worry about Sam wandering off anymore and finally said yes. It went off without a hitch and they're doing it again this week.

All Sam ever wants to do after school is get home. Last week, he stayed late to play four square with Ben and a couple of 4^th and 5^th grade boys.

You may be reading this list and wondering why I’m making such a big deal about such little things. It’s because they add up to a more typical childhood for Sam. Better experiences. Which then evolve into more self-esteem and confidence. Which hopefully lead to some extra happiness and a better life. Everything we all want for our kids. So don't think the lack of posts is a bad thing. I'm just trying to sit back and quietly enjoy the moments as they happen.