Our day nurse was stretching and said, "ow." Dakin asked why she had said it, and she replied, "Well, probably from picking you up (she was joking), but that's ok." Dakin said, "Well, if it's ok, why you saying ow for?"
Waiting for Daddy to come join him on the floor: "Are you coming or what?"
I swear, he is an almost-5-year-old body with a 15-year-old brain.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Strolling for SMARD: Heroes and Villains 5K and 1-MIle Fun Run/Walk
5K registration: 7:30am
5K: 8 am
Walk/FunRun: 9:30 am
There will be a silent auction, as well as games and trick or treating for the kids. Entry is 10.00, kids ten and under free. 5K registration fee the day of the race is 20.00, before it is 15.00
Call Devon at 903-374-1867 with questions!
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Face
A few weeks ago, my sweet October 07 mommies were discussing where their children showed the most emotion: eyes, mouth, eyebrows, etc. I thought and thought about it, and I couldn't figure out where it was with Dakin.
Lately Dakin has been trying his darndest to make mad faces at people. And every time he does all I can do is laugh...it is all anyone can do, because his face is not set up for an expression like that. Some children are made to frown or scowl. I have discovered in the last few days that Dakin is not one of them. His face is joy: his whole visage expresses it. The mad look or mean look on his face is so alien to him that it is literally laughable.
And I am truly glad about that. He is happy. He is inherently, deeply, naturally happy. There are not a lot of people who can claim that...it is a gift and for it I am grateful.
So I figured out that with Dakin, it is his whole face that expresses his emotion. And, strangely, I think I have known this all along: from the time he was tiny his nickname has been 'Face'-short for sweet face, silly face, mad face, whatever face he happened to be making at that moment.
Lately Dakin has been trying his darndest to make mad faces at people. And every time he does all I can do is laugh...it is all anyone can do, because his face is not set up for an expression like that. Some children are made to frown or scowl. I have discovered in the last few days that Dakin is not one of them. His face is joy: his whole visage expresses it. The mad look or mean look on his face is so alien to him that it is literally laughable.
And I am truly glad about that. He is happy. He is inherently, deeply, naturally happy. There are not a lot of people who can claim that...it is a gift and for it I am grateful.
So I figured out that with Dakin, it is his whole face that expresses his emotion. And, strangely, I think I have known this all along: from the time he was tiny his nickname has been 'Face'-short for sweet face, silly face, mad face, whatever face he happened to be making at that moment.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Yesterday
Was an absolutely glorious day...one of those East Texas October days that make the hellacious summers absolutely worth it.
So I packed Dakin up in his power chair and we went and did one of his favorite activities: watching cars on the 'big road'. There is a lovely lady on the corner of the street who just adores Dakin and tells us every time we see her how happy she is for us to come and use her lawn for him to watch cars...she is the sweetest thing and her house is perfect for it.
So we enjoyed the perfect afternoon watching cars. Singing their colors, talking about them. Seeing his smile and happiness as he looked at me.
It was like time just stopped. It was wonderful.
And, because nothing with Dakin can pass without some bit of hilarity ensuing, the following conversation took place:
Me: "You have cute hands."
Dakin: "And a cute head. And a snot nose. That's really bad."
Stay tuned for tomorrow and the pumpkin drama.
So I packed Dakin up in his power chair and we went and did one of his favorite activities: watching cars on the 'big road'. There is a lovely lady on the corner of the street who just adores Dakin and tells us every time we see her how happy she is for us to come and use her lawn for him to watch cars...she is the sweetest thing and her house is perfect for it.
So we enjoyed the perfect afternoon watching cars. Singing their colors, talking about them. Seeing his smile and happiness as he looked at me.
It was like time just stopped. It was wonderful.
And, because nothing with Dakin can pass without some bit of hilarity ensuing, the following conversation took place:
Me: "You have cute hands."
Dakin: "And a cute head. And a snot nose. That's really bad."
Stay tuned for tomorrow and the pumpkin drama.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Pumpkin Patch 2012!
Oh yes, it is that time of year again!
Pumpkin Patch time!
We had to come to Dallas for Vent Clinic, so we did as we always do and headed to the pumpkin patch at the Dallas Arboretum. I can't help but rave about this place--it is amazing. From the moment you walk in to the Arboretum, there are pumpkins lining the walkways, piles of various types of pumpkins and squash here and there...literally, tens of thousands of pumpkins. Best part? It's handicap accessible!
It was a beautiful day and a perfect one for our annual patch excursion. After, we headed to Whole Foods for lunch and then vent clinic, which, as usual, went just fine. He looks great, no complaints or worries!
And since Blogger evidently still has a grudge against me it will only let me post two photos. BOO.
(**edited to add that I tried a different browser and it will let me upload! YAY!!!!!!!)
I have been sorely neglecting this blog of late. Life has been pretty hectic since Dakin started school. I don't want this time to be getting away from me--Dakin is so funny right now, and I just love spending time with him. So I decided I am going to start doing a (hopefully) daily entry, even it is just a Dakinism or a Kairos (God's time--a moment that is precious and lifted out of regular time) moment. I don't want to forget anything. Even if stupid Blogger won't let me post pictures.
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