Well, it's February. For us, that means birthday after birthday after birthday after birthday!!! And of course, the supposed-to-be-fun-and-romantic-Valentine's-Day. I'll touch on that one later. Right now I want to talk about my lovey lovey honey honey, Dominic Alexander, who turned 4 years old on Tuesday, February 3rd. I still can't believe it was 4 years ago when I was standing by my sister's bedside pulling out a gray hair from her head while she was in labor...it's a miracle I'm actually alive to write this! lol
Those of you who know Dom are tremendously blessed to know such an awesome little boy; and those of you who don't know him have NO CLUE what you're missing!!!
A quick flashback...I was still living at home when Lovey was born, so I had the privilege of sharing a bedroom with him & his mama for the first 6 months. Then, I moved out on my own, but Lovey was and never is far from my heart.
I remember the minute we brought him home from the hospital, I sat on the couch with Steph while she was changing his diaper, and he peed...everywhere lol...on me...oh the joy of having a little boy around. I remember staying up until wee hours of the morning--I would usually be up all night until 4 or 5 a.m. playing games online with my friends...whenever Dom would wake up crying, Steph would bring him to me, and I'd hold him until she could get a bottle made or get whatever he needed. I remember our first vacation together...we went to Branson and I got to share the bed with Steph & Lovey; not sure, but I think I woke up the next morning on the floor. :) I remember waiting for him to come out of surgeries...the strength of that little boy has amazed me from the very beginning, not to mention the strength of his mama--so calm & collected. Lovey would have his eye surgeries and come home hopping away as if nothing had ever happened. And, I loved it when I would come home every day after work and say, "Honey honey lovey lovey give Aunt Sarah kissy kissy!" And there he'd be, all puckered up! So sweet. So pure. So innocent. So sincere. So loving. So fun.
As you are aware, Dominic started attending an Early Childhood Development preschool. He is progressing in leaps and bounds. We are so proud of him. He comes home every day and talks about Mrs. Terre, Ms. Chris, and playing with his friends. We're constantly anticipating each day's report. Please continue to pray for him as he faces new challenges ahead. He will be going for testing on February 17 with the physician who will be making an official diagnosis...whether it is simply a developmental delay, high-functioning autism, or something totally different, please remain in prayer for him and my sister.
Dominic has an indescribable passion for music...and what a BEAUTIFUL voice we are blessed to hear sing every single day, not to mention his natural ability to actually play (and not just 'hit') the bongos, the guitar, and the piano. Every Sunday during church he usually asks to "GO PREACH!" And, luckily for the rest of us, when he's ready to get the heck outta there he insistently asks, "ARE WE DONE YET?!?!?!?!" :)
Anyway, now you know a little more about my honey honey lovey lovey. I could write an entire book on him alone, but unfortunately, I must sign out of here and go to work. Don't fret, though...I promise you will learn more of him in future posts. ;)
Much love,
Sarah
