Communication....such a great thing!

There is so much to share when it comes to Lane but when I sit down to write, my mind goes blank. As some of you know, Lane has been struggling with staying healthy. He has had numerous stomach viruses over the last 4 months and now is fighting a horrible upper respiratory. I've been very disappointed in his "ex" pediatrician. We've never received anything other than, "its viral, it will run its course" or "its allergies, it will pass" all the while every other week we fight 102 -103 fevers for 4-5 days. Finally, today, we tried a friends pediatrician and got some answers!! I hope this means we are on the road to recovery!!!

In spite of health issues, Lane is still a thriving, lively little boy who loves life. Each day surprises me more than the last. He is talking in sentences and actually bringing up topics on his own. For some, you might be thinking....he is two...he should do this. But let us not forget that this is the little boy that stopped talking for MONTHS after we moved. Communication is such a fun thing to sit back and listen to.

Lane has a stuffed dog, that he named Wrinkles (don't ask me why or how he knows what a wrinkle is) and talks to him as he goes to sleep. Just this afternoon for nap time, Lane told Wrinkles to not sleep there and to move over b/c this is HIS pillow. Evidently, Lane moved Wrinkles so far over that he fell out of bed, the dog, not Lane. So Lane picks him up and says, "OOOHHHHH Wrinkles, I sorry. You okay? I love you! It's sleepy time now, lay down and go night night"

He also loves to talk to Brady. We had Brady's baby shower this past weekend and when all the gifts came home and were unloaded, Lane told Brady, "you have FUN toys!" Lane is especially partial to a praying bear. Lane is very faithful in his daily prayers. He never lets me forget when to "talk to God". I feel as if I have a little glimpse into his head for the first time in 2 years. Such joy!!! I think Brady became a reality for Lane after the 3-D sonogram. He likes to touch my belly to feel him move...."Brady moving!" And move he does! This kid is on the go non stop and can actually move my belly from one side to the other.

We got back from vacation a few weeks ago. Lane loved every minute, especially the Dixie Stampede at Dollywood! He enjoyed the Aquarium and indoor water park and the tram ride up the "tall mountain". :) Like I said, Lane has a love for life that is unbelievable. It doesn't matter where he is or what he is doing....he is, as he puts it, "Mommy, Sooooo happy!"

All the recent pics are on Facebook, as well as Brady's latest. Only 7 more weeks until we get to meet the little guy....can't wait! Hope everyone is happy and healthy!!

Hugs,

Nikki