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.
Monday, September 24, 2012
More Dakinisms and School Update
School has gone extremely well thus far. He has missed quite a bit....we are still trying to gauge his strength level, so he hasn't had an entire week just yet. But he is really enjoying it. The little girls in his class have all befriended him as well, which really makes my heart happy. I love how oblivious 4 year olds are to difference....wish we were all like that.
Anyhoo: Dakinisms
I tickled him, and he started brushing his ribs where I did it. He said he was 'brushing the tickles off.'
Today I was really tired, and expressed it by saying how exhausted I was. He said, "No! You're not exhausted!" and started hitting me, saying, "I will hit exhausted out! Out! Out, exhausted!" Strange child. :)
Anyhoo: Dakinisms
I tickled him, and he started brushing his ribs where I did it. He said he was 'brushing the tickles off.'
Today I was really tired, and expressed it by saying how exhausted I was. He said, "No! You're not exhausted!" and started hitting me, saying, "I will hit exhausted out! Out! Out, exhausted!" Strange child. :)
Sunday, September 2, 2012
First Day of School!!!
OK, OK, so I know I was supposed to blog all this awesome summer stuff, and I am still planning on doing it, but I HAVE to blog this. Guess what Monday was?
FIRST DAY OF PRE-K! (dun dun dun....)
You may notice a conspicuous absence of photos here. See, I have a lovely one I wanted to upload, but guess what? Blogger is being a jerk and won't let me upload photos for some inexplicable--and probably stupid--reason.
So, you will just have to imagine how happy he was. While getting ready, he told me, "I'm so excited!"
We got there and played with play-doh for the first little while, then headed to lunch, which he refused to eat (not atypical...he won't eat in unfamiliar situations). But he had fun watching the other kids eating and having one of the little girls boss him around.
After, they had recess while he stayed inside (too hot), and then a few activities. It is a half day class, and I think that is just right for him right now.
Anyway, it went well! I didn't go the next two days, but Dakin's nurse tells me it is going well. The kids are trying to interact with him, which makes me happy, and one of them has proclaimed Dakin to be her friend, which gives me little glowy feelings inside. :) I love four year olds...they are so blind to everything that adults see as reason to separate people.
So yay. I think for now this was the right decision. We will continue to see how it goes. I have to say that it was immensely satisfying to take him to his first day of school--a day I wasn't sure we would get to. I was having a hard time keeping the grin off my face.
You may feel free to suck it, SMARD.
:)
(I will try to get Blogger to call off its vendetta against me and allow me to post photos.)
And a bit of Dakinisms for your enjoyment:
Me: "You need to realize you aren't master of the universe."
Dakin: :"Well, I thought it was a brilliant idea."
Dakin to Daddy in the van: "Why are you going so slow?"
Daddy: "Because I have to go slow. I can't go faster than the speed limit."
Dakin: :"But Mommy can."
(That's right. He understands. :) )
FIRST DAY OF PRE-K! (dun dun dun....)
You may notice a conspicuous absence of photos here. See, I have a lovely one I wanted to upload, but guess what? Blogger is being a jerk and won't let me upload photos for some inexplicable--and probably stupid--reason.
So, you will just have to imagine how happy he was. While getting ready, he told me, "I'm so excited!"
We got there and played with play-doh for the first little while, then headed to lunch, which he refused to eat (not atypical...he won't eat in unfamiliar situations). But he had fun watching the other kids eating and having one of the little girls boss him around.
After, they had recess while he stayed inside (too hot), and then a few activities. It is a half day class, and I think that is just right for him right now.
Anyway, it went well! I didn't go the next two days, but Dakin's nurse tells me it is going well. The kids are trying to interact with him, which makes me happy, and one of them has proclaimed Dakin to be her friend, which gives me little glowy feelings inside. :) I love four year olds...they are so blind to everything that adults see as reason to separate people.
So yay. I think for now this was the right decision. We will continue to see how it goes. I have to say that it was immensely satisfying to take him to his first day of school--a day I wasn't sure we would get to. I was having a hard time keeping the grin off my face.
You may feel free to suck it, SMARD.
:)
And a bit of Dakinisms for your enjoyment:
Me: "You need to realize you aren't master of the universe."
Dakin: :"Well, I thought it was a brilliant idea."
Dakin to Daddy in the van: "Why are you going so slow?"
Daddy: "Because I have to go slow. I can't go faster than the speed limit."
Dakin: :"But Mommy can."
(That's right. He understands. :) )
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