I would have to say that the following pictures pretty much sums up the last year for Gage. The return of his smile has been the biggest blessing of the last year. He has always been such a happy child with a very infectious smile but a few years ago that started to fade quite rapidly.
He has not only found his smile again but he is so nurturing with his younger siblings.
And of course continues to be Kain's best friend although I doubt either would admit it.
It is shocking to think it has been 9 years already and in just another short 9 he will be an adult!
I think he had a good birthday. He certainly seemed to without any melt downs to speak of. Gage has become our child that constantly has something to prove, nothing is ever good enough, and no one ever cares enough but not today. And come to think of it not even every day any more.
I have certainly have my fair share of second guessing myself, well honestly non-stop some days, about pulling him out of school, not making him do more school work, making him do too much, ect. but watching the life inside of him spring back to life makes it all worth it.
He seems happy more than he isn't and honestly isn't that what we all want for our children? Come to think of it, isn't that what all of us want for OUR own lives? I have really enjoyed having him home this last year, I think it has been as good for the rest of our family as it has been for him.
It has been a wonderful 9 years getting to know this amazing little man and I feel blessed daily for all he has taught me about not only being a parent but myself as well. He makes me realize that many of his challenges he gets from somewhere all too familiar but I would like to think that we have both found healing within one another. Happy Birthday my sweet boy and Thank You for choosing me to be your mother! You will always be loved and I hope you forever feel it!!!
He has not only found his smile again but he is so nurturing with his younger siblings.And of course continues to be Kain's best friend although I doubt either would admit it.It is shocking to think it has been 9 years already and in just another short 9 he will be an adult!I think he had a good birthday. He certainly seemed to without any melt downs to speak of. Gage has become our child that constantly has something to prove, nothing is ever good enough, and no one ever cares enough but not today. And come to think of it not even every day any more.I have certainly have my fair share of second guessing myself, well honestly non-stop some days, about pulling him out of school, not making him do more school work, making him do too much, ect. but watching the life inside of him spring back to life makes it all worth it.He seems happy more than he isn't and honestly isn't that what we all want for our children? Come to think of it, isn't that what all of us want for OUR own lives? I have really enjoyed having him home this last year, I think it has been as good for the rest of our family as it has been for him.
It has been a wonderful 9 years getting to know this amazing little man and I feel blessed daily for all he has taught me about not only being a parent but myself as well. He makes me realize that many of his challenges he gets from somewhere all too familiar but I would like to think that we have both found healing within one another. Happy Birthday my sweet boy and Thank You for choosing me to be your mother! You will always be loved and I hope you forever feel it!!!
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