It’s Sunday and Cole is getting so big. He’ll be two at the end of this month. So many new things!
– Tonight he will sleep in his big-boy bed (twin) for the first time instead of his crib! This will probably be a bigger deal for me (Mom) than for him – but it is a big moment. Last week he asked to nap in his big boy bed so we’ve begun the transition.
– He’s starting to talk/babble more. Although he has his first official speech therapy session later this week, he is really babbling. In the past few days, he says things that sound like “oh ya” in response to questions. Too funny! It’s so lovely to hear his little voice – music to my ears! He also says “ummm” to all sorts of things!
– Cole LOVES his Elmo. He was introduced to Elmo via a video of Elmo dancing, then received his first “toy” Elmo from Daddy. Now they are inseparable and he wants all things Elmo.
As we anticipate the arrival of baby brother (“Emilio”), we are also talking about that. I’m not sure how much he understands, but some days he really “listens” and processes what he hears. This will be such a big change for him and for us, it makes me a bit sad. These moments, this time we’ve had with just him have been so precious. I will miss them terribly. He has been my angel in so many ways and I’m so thankful to and for him.
UPDATE
Tonight was the big night. After singing the “bang bang song” we had bath and then in to Cole’s room for stories, prayer and hugs before sleeping in the big-boy bed for the first time. He was SO excited. Wouldn’t sit on my lap to read any stories – went right up and climbed in bed. Sat in bed and “acted out” his stories (patting his head, turning in circles, etc.) as he usually does on my lap or walking around. During one story he was straining at the edge of the bed to see the pictues – but there was no way he was getting out of bed…he wanted to be there! Prayers were also done with him sitting in bed and me in the rocking chair. One final hug, and that was that. He lay down with his Elmo and…so far so good!
I’m a bit nostalgic I suppose. It’s times like this that one becomes so aware of the passage of time, and appreciate all the “little moments” I’ve taken and savored. This journey with him is one of change and tonight is no exception. I never anticipated this moment being quite like this. I’m proud of him, but wary also of how fast time seems to be taking my angel.