Amazed!

Today I am amazed.

Last night I was getting the kids ready to watch Liz play softball.  Hubby had just gotten home from work. We were minutes away from leaving when the phone rang.  It was someone from the softball team.  Liz had been hit in the face with a softball and they were sure her nose was broken.  I hurried everyone a little faster and we were on our way to the field.  I called our pediatrician's office on the way, and "Yes, we can see her right away.  Bring her right in."   I love that group of pediatricians!  (Remember, our actual doctor passed away a week or so ago.)  We got to the field to field our daughter surrounded by medical personnel and a weeping hysterical team mate.  It was actually a teammate that threw the ball.  I guess when it first happened she said "I killed her!  I killed Liz! We went right to the doctor and he sent use right in for x-rays.  After a couple hours we finally got a call that there was no break.  So far there have been no signs of concussion.  I am amazed at our body's ability to protect itself.  I am amazed that so many wonderful people rushed to help my daughter when she needed it.  I am amazed that even though she has two black eyes today and still pretty swollen, you can already see her body is in the process of healing.

I am amazed!  My baby is four!  Four year ago today, I was in the hospital, holding an itty bitty 5 lb 7 oz baby.  I expecting a robust 7-8 lb baby and wasn't prepared for the tiny infant they placed in my arms.  I was recovering from my final c-section.  My marriage was just in the first days of recovery from a rough couple of years.    Little Man brought me so much joy in those first days, when my heart was so tender.  Despite the fact that he is small for his age, he is happy and healthy and an absolute joy to be around.  He makes me laugh.  He loves Mommy best.  He loves baseball and running.  Today when I said "Happy birthday he said "I am four!  And Liz is four, but AK, he is only three."  He has learned his alphabet and numbers right along with my kindergartner, and is starting to sound out simple words.  Everything he does, he does with all of his heart and energy.  I am so blessed to have my sweet little guy.  I can't imagine our little world without him.  Happy Birthday Little Man!