....BUT WE ARE BACK!
Sorry there has been a hiatus from us lately...but it's been a whirlwind since Cade's surgery. He is doing so well since those pesky ears started draining and we can already see a difference! He has a short vocabulary of words...but this is already a 100% improvement. My favorites so far are, "bubbles, puppy, bubba, baby, tee" (meant to be three) :) You can tell those little wheels are turning and he's absorbing so much...now that he can actually hear us! We have a follow up appointment on August 1st, and I'm anxious to know what the Doctor thinks too.
We are also just returning from our first family vacation to New Smyrna Beach!! My paradise!! My happy place :) As tradition holds, my extended family met at New Smyrna for a full week of complete rest and relaxation. Not all of us could attend, but those that did had an amazing time being surrounded by loved ones. This was the first time I got to show Cade off to my aunts, uncles, cousins and their children. The "baby cousin" had a baby to show off of her own this time :) hehe. And lets just say, Cade LOVED all the attention...and the many many arms to hold him. My mom (Mimi), dad (poppy), and brother Bryan (Uncle BryBry) soaked him up!! It warmed my heart to see them with Cade and how much joy he brings to everyone. It's amazing how everyone immediately reverts back to being a toddler again. Both my parents spent most of their vacation on the floor crawling around, giggling uncontrollably, playing "chase-me", blowing bubbles, and singing/dancing/clapping around...a vivaciousness enjoyed by all!!
The beach this year took on a new light for me. It was a true vacation of many "firsts". First vacation with me as a Mommy and not just another "sunbather", swimming in pools with my son, chasing ocean waves with my son, building sand castles with my son, taking walks on the beach as a family, a feeling of completion and pure contentment waved over me. The simple joys of seeing my child smile and the excitement in his face at an approaching ocean wave, or the shudder at the first chilly dip in the pool and the splashes that were sure to follow, reminded me to appreciate the little things and never take a moment for granted. Life is good. Thank you Lord for these blessings in my life!
2 comments:
welcome home!! I love the pics--- and the one wth Cade's swimmies on is precious!! IM so glad you enjoyed your time with your family, and of course so happy Cade is on the mend!! xoxox
Aww Brooke this post made my heart smile :) I could just hear the happiness in your words. It sounds like you had such a fantastic time. I'm so glad you were able to enjoy such a wonderful vacation with your family!
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