Today we we're invited to a family book celebration at Liam's school. They had spent the past several weeks writing about different family members and then compiled it all into a book complete with illustrations, a dedication page and an about the author page. They divided into groups and each read their works to their family that came. Liam wrote that his brother was a special needs boy, that he ate from a pump and that he took care of him. He went on to say how very much he loved him. He told how his Pa had once made him a playground and how he'd just made bunkbeds for him that were awesome. He mentioned that he had an older cousin named Lacey. They like the same things and he likes to play with her. He even included the dogs. Of course he said they were both annoying and then just had to add that his mom sometimes kicks them. ( oh great, now thanks to our budding author everyone thinks I go around kicking helpless animals.) That's ok I guess, Will didn't escape our son's honesty either. Now we all know that his dad is bald and loves to smoke. He did go on to say that he (unlike me, evidently) loves the dogs and works at the fire station. This is what he wrote about me in his own words: ( now I'm guilty of plagarism since I copied this exactly without the author's permission). " I love my mommy. My mommy takes care of my brufer. She like to whach weel of forchin." He read the whole book proudly. You can tell he loves his family despite all our flaws. His little face lit up when we walked in, so happy he was that we both came.
A few weeks ago Liam got to be the star student for the week. They're allowed to bring pictures and special things to show and talk about each day. They fill out a sheet telling about all their favorite things and this and the pictures are posted in the hallway for everyone to see. The parents are asked to write a letter to their child to be read to them on the last day. Now that you all know what Liam wrote about us I'd like to share what I wrote about him.
Dear Liam,
This has been your week to be star student. I'm writing you this to tell you you are my star every day. I am SO proud of you for many reasons. I love your sense of humor. You make me laugh every day and you enjoy making others laugh. Finding the joy in life is a blessing, sharing it is a gift. I love your kind and gentle spirit. You have always cared about others, even from a very young age. You helped Andy find the bus, helped carry the drinks when the lady across the street fell and are constantly looking out for Lane. You inspire me to be more compassionate. I love your imagination, your desire to please, your curiousity and the way those brown eyes of yours sparkle.
I love, admire and am constantly amazed at your compassion and acceptance of Lane. You've treated him with nothing but respect and dignity every day of his life. Life with Lane isn't always easy but you've never once complained. If everyone would treat all special needs people as you do your brother, the world would indeed be a better place.
You are growing into a fine young man with lots of character. You have been a gift from God to me since he moment they handed you to me. I am honored to be your mom.
I love you Johnny Angel, to the moon and back!
Forever, Mommy
So much of my writing (or rambling) is about Lane's struggles and triumphs it seems if Liam hardly ever gets mentioned. I wanted to take the time to share a little of what makes that little boy so special and why he makes my world go 'round.
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