There he is! Just absolutely could not resist sharing this with you all! Leo is surprising us every day with his big heart, and yes, totally goofy personality. There ain't a single thing wrong with this kid, and I really couldn't care less what those darn scans say. He's got all he needs.
So for the past couple weeks my feed has been filled with the "back to school" and "end of summer" and "beginning of parental freedom from their annoying offspring" photos. It's ok, I totally get it. Another year, another back to school pic, another notch in the door jamb, and another chapter of growth and development with junior. Look at him go! Or not, as the case may be for many children. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease control and Prevention) one in six children has one...a developmental disability. A stamp of "not normal" across their foreheads. A number. A check mark in a box. My kid is one of them. I heard a brief segment on NPR that enticingly started out with the title of developmental delays on the rise, a 17% increase over the last twelve years. And though I turned up the volume the segment only talked about how it's probably only due to poverty, and it's only the upper classes that actually pursue diagnosis...
He's precious! My little guy is about Leo's age. Thanks for all the smiles right before I head to bed... and the reminder to thank God tonight for all he gives us, especially these moments which are more valuable than all the gold in the world.
ReplyDeleteoh he is sooooooo cute, love how his personality shines through in this video. His smile is precious.
ReplyDeletebeautiful movie. beautiful boy. beautiful family. beautiful story. beautiful god.
ReplyDeletecelebrating his birthday with you -
Aram
that is awesome! object permanence is so funny! :-)
ReplyDeleteHe is so stinking, stinking adorable! :) He is precious. Thanks for sharing. That really was cute. :)
ReplyDeleteTina
How adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special little guy! Made me giggle each and every time :-) Thanks, I needed that!
ReplyDeleteGod is SO GOOD!!!
ReplyDeleteGo Leo. :)
ReplyDeleteHe is so adorable! I loved watching this.
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