HAPPY THURSDAY!
I’m so excited today because I have
a really special friend here today.
Allow me to introduce Tonya and her amazing blog: Letters For Lucas.
In looking back, I don’t remember how I met Tonya, but from the moment
I started reading her and following her on Twitter, I have been
inspired, moved and tickled pink by her.
She is a truly amazing writer, and the things she tackles,
even the hard stufftouches me in so many ways.
That’s not to say that she doesn’t bring the funny once in a while
that make her the kind of girl that I am so happy to call a friend.
It’s posts like this onethat show you all you need to know
about her love for that amazing little boy.
A proud, loving, incredible mom.
A proud, loving, incredible mom.
Plus she’s beatuiful, smart, witty and has a heart as wide as the ocean.
Not to mention how much she loves Scrabble, Wine and Quotes!
it’s safe to say I just adore Tonya
and I’m so glad to be a small part of her life.
and I’m so glad to be a small part of her life.
So it is with joy and squealing that I share her
Proud Mommy Moment:
(here’s the Tissue I know you’ll need: )
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(here’s the Tissue I know you’ll need: )
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I was thrilled when my son, Lucas giggled for the first time. I knew I never wanted to forget that sound and if I could bottle it up and sell it; I would be a millionaire!
I remember the day he said “ma-ma” with love in his eyes and knew it was me that went by that name.
I have video of him crawling across his bedroom floor for the first time. I don’t know who was prouder that he was mobile, he or I.
I held my breath through tears when he began to take his first shaking steps.
My heart ached when we finally weaned him off the bottle. Those three days were rough.
I was excited to move him from his crib into a toddler bed and amazed that to this day, he has yet to fall out.
I will cherish his first day of pre-school photos and never get rid of the over-sized backpack he struggled with on the walk to the car that August morning. He was beaming.
I love hearing him sing his ABC’s, count to 20, bless me when I sneeze and use “please” and “thank you”.
At only two, my son ADORES books, story time and “reading” to himself and it makes me so happy I could burst. Having Lucas snuggle up on my lap at the end of the day with a pile of books for me to read to him is my favorite part of the day.
But my proudest mommy moment?
From the age of eight months old until just before his first birthday, Lucas endured wearing a Doc Band for 23 hours a day for 85 days due to in utero left-sided plagiocephaly (significant flattening and asymmetry of the back of the head and face and ear misalignment) and torticollis.
During the 85 days, which seemed like an eternity to me, he did not let the clunky head contraption effect his disposition in any way and in the end his head moved 11 millimeters.
Today it is perfectly symmetric (of course, I thought so all along).
Through the process, I learned that my son is more resilient than I had given him credit for and his ability to roll with the punches and make the best of any given situation will only serve him very well in life, a characteristic that I am still struggling with as a 39 year old.
Lucas adapts to his surroundings remarkably well; first as a quiet observer and then by making himself completely at home. I love that he can do this.
That right there is one Proud Mommy….(And Daddy!)
one AMAZING Little Boy
and a story that I feel so lucky to be able to share with all of you.
here’s where you can introduce yourself to Tonya,
here’s where you can introduce yourself to Tonya,
believe me having her in your life is such a gift:
Her Blog: Letters for Lucas
Her Facebook page
and her incredible boards on Pinterest.
thank you so much for being here my sweet friend,
it was such a pleasure and an honor to sit with you in the Corner!!!
it was such a pleasure and an honor to sit with you in the Corner!!!
xo
and a Proud Moment of my own
I have been syndicated at BlogHer today
if you have a chance and can visit me there,
give me some sparkle and comment
I would really apprecite it.
I might even bake cupcakes
THANK YOU.
I have been syndicated at BlogHer today
if you have a chance and can visit me there,
give me some sparkle and comment
I would really apprecite it.
I might even bake cupcakes
THANK YOU.
Your introduction had me all choked up. Thank you so much for having me here today and your very kind words. I am blessed to have you in my life. I love this series and being in your corner. xoxo
Beautiful post … and such a proud Mama, such sheer joy in all your little boy accomplishes, felt in every word!
I have never heard of the condition or the contraption he had to wear but I'm glad it helped him. I love seeing how resilient kids are to change and how they just roll with it instead of fretting over the details.
It truly amazes me how easily they adapt to everything. I wish we could have some of their resilience.The two of you here together? I love it!
Oh, what a sweet post! So many sweet memories…I can't see the pictures on this computer for some reason, but I will look again tomorrow. Your little guy IS so resilient and strong…just like his mommy.
Children are truly remarkable, and Lucas is truly the epitome of that. Love seeing you here, Tonya!
Love Tonya and what a perfect post. Our kids can always handle so much more than we think they can.
Tonya is so very lovely, and I love this moment. Being adaptable in that way is a special trait, and I love that Lucas has it
Congrats on being on BlogHer today!Lucas is a perfectly adorable little boy! There are so many little things that make us smile and proud when it comes to our children. I know that I'm amazed daily with my kids.
Tonya has so much to be proud of!You, too- Kir- off to give you some sparkle!
Great post, Tanya! It's just amazing how these little guys take everything in stride when we're just falling apart, isn't it?!
Super amazing, indeed. You're the most lovable momma, the way you write. Love it.
He is amazing! I don't know if I could have worn it that long.
It's amazing how strong young ones can be. This was a perfect Proud Mommy post.
Tonya, what a beautiful post. I bet you were proud–and with good reason.Kir, another wonderful guest, as always, my friend!
My goodness, he is such a cutie!!! I love the pic of him with the backpack. I swear it's a big as he is!!!
How did I not know he had to wear that band? Anyway, lots to be proud of, my friend! xoxo
Sounds like he is an inspiration to you! Just beautiful. Children ARE more resilient than we think. I had a nurse tell me once that it seemed that children who dealt with an issue or chronic pain (even as an infant) – their bodies and minds are better able to handle pain the rest of their lives.
You are both amazing inspirations!!!
Love seeing Tony here… she adds such grace to the blog world!And YAY you Kir for the syndication! That's big time!
Yay for the syndication!!! So very well deserved!!! And love Tonya…..
Love, love, love this – what a wonderful post and you are right, it made me cry!
Love seeing you two together here, ladies!That's a lot of pride and a whole lotta love right there!xo
He sounds like one amazing boy
My son won't get rid of the bottle. He's got the death grips on it.
This is beautiful
That backpack picture still cracks me up. What a patient little boy
I love Tonya. Love her, for all the reasons you said. And what a perfect thing to be proud of!
Aw, what a cutie! I love that picture of your little man with his backback. He looks so solemn and ready to take on the world.