Happy Thanksgiving

This year we have many things to be thankful. Jayden is doing well, Jose is still working, the rest of the kids are doing great in school and sports, my Mom is healthy. I could go on and on listing things we are thankful for. We went to my Mom's house for Thanksgiving dinner and everything looked delicious. I was so mad because I spent the day on my Mom's couch with the flu while everyone else enjoyed the food. The whole time I was just praying that Jayden wouldn't get sick. Thankfully he didn't and I recovered in time for leftovers.

At Jayden's school they cooked a Thanksgiving meal for all of the kids to enjoy. Jayden got to taste pureed turkey, mashed pototaes, and pumpkin pie. For the entire month of November there was an inflatable turkey in Jayden's class that was hooked up to a switch. The kids had to hit the switch to make the turkey blow up and after about 30 seconds it would deflate and they had to hit the switch again. They kids really enjoyed it.

Jayden Turns 5!

I can hardly believe that my baby boy is 5 years old! He is such an amazing little man. I look at him everyday and thank God for the blessings He has given me surrounding this little boy. Jayden has molded me into the Mom I am and the person I have become. And everyday he continues to mold me and helps me keep in perspective how grateful I am for the little things in life. I am grateful for every night that Jayden sleeps well, every morning he wakes up talking in his own way, and many more things that we normally take for granted. Raising a special needs child can be frustrating and trying at times but above all can be the most rewarding and awesome experience that a family could have. I would not trade it for the world! This year we decided to celebrate Jayden's birthday at home. I bought him the movie UP and we watched it while we ate dinner. Jayden and Jojo made a birthday cake. Jayden hit the switch while Jojo mixed the batter. What a combo! Jayden got to taste the icing, I think he really enjoyed it. Five years have gone by so fast. Jayden is in Kindergarten at Walton, basically he gets to stay at school a couple of hours longer. He has the same awesome teacher Amy! She is just as creative as ever and always helps Jayden experience life to the fullest. It so nice to send him to school and totally trust that he is well taken care of and loved. He even gives away some of my cuddles to Amy. I tease him about that. Overall Jayden is doing awesome. His g-tube has been amazing, he looks great, he is shaking his head yes and no with purpose at times. He just recently got a brand new stander which is AWESOME! He has been taking steps in a gatetrainer, loves to swing, and rides the adaptive bike at school from time to time. He is still seizing all day everyday but he has a smile that can light up the room at the end of those seizures ( don't know why).