I jotted this down a few weeks ago and wanted to share...
This morning Joel was bouncing around in his jump-a-roo. He got rather quiet, so I glanced over at him. His gaze was intently focused on these little stuffed animals that hang down from the jump-a-roo supports. He was so focused. He wasn't blinking or moving, just staring. He slowly reached his hand up to grab the frog, but it was just out of reach. Then he turned his seat slighty and reached up for the parrot. He touched it but just couldn't grab a hold. It was so sweet. This wasn't the first time he's stopped to look at these animals, but this morning, it was like he was really studying them....what are those things? why are they so high? what pretty colors! why can't I reach them? His face revealed such a sense of wonder. I felt in that moment that I had caught a glimpse into his thoughts. It was very special to see that moment of wonder, the fleeting seconds of discovery for Joel. He's continually changing, learning new things every day, and today, I am reminded how precious these moments are and how blessed I am to be his mom.
