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| EB had her first "hippity hop" dance recital on Sunday! |
Heath graduated from preschool a couple weeks ago. It seems unbelievable to me that he could be getting so big--that all my sweet children could grow up so fast (ok, so Wilson is just 2 1/2 months old--we've got a ways to go on that one). Each child got an "award," and Heath's was, of course, "Most Expressive Singer." He really likes to sing--and often sings that last word of each line with added emphasis and volume. It shows his zest for life, and you can't help but smile when you hear him. On another day, Muffins with Mom, the class had sung a song with a line, "its a great day to be alive and I want to spend it with you!" The kids pointed to each of us as they sang that YOU. It was the last word, so Heath sang "you" with particular volume and expression as he smiled at me. My heart melted and the tears welled up for just a moment. I AM so grateful that he is alive, and that he continues to teach us so much about what it means to live life with great joy. Right now much of his joy is geared toward LEGOs. He is a bit obsessed--and likes to make those crazy videos that you can see on youtube that "review" Lego sets (we do not post them online but they are hilarious!). Mimi took him to the Lego store in Raleigh last week, and i don't think he has come back down from his excitement. That trip was supposed to be a treat on the day before his heart cath
(He was supposed to have his annual heart catheterization this past Tuesday morning). Due to some recurring tummy issues and a little bit of congestion, they decided to postpone it until July 2. I realize that many people knew this was supposed to happen and I didn't let folks know that it had been put off. He is doing so well that I almost forget that we have to do these things to make sure that he continues to do well.
EB had her first dance recital last week. She took hippity hop (early version of hip-hop), and her dance was toward the end of the long recital. Heath was very proud of his sister, and he was ready for her to come on. He was really tired of the ballet "stuff." He does NOT have a whisper voice as he tells us this. For one of the other classes, the song "You don't know you're beautiful" came on. Heath loves that song. He started singing. With that continued loud emphasis on the last word. I kept shushing him, and he would stop singing for a second, and then he couldn't help himself and the words would come out again. Chris and I were alternating between laughing so hard we were crying and being horrified that he was so loud. Luckily, we were in the back row. That seems to be the way Heath Tuttle rolls in this world--loud and with great emphasis and joy. Would that we all could find the joy in such things--I think our children have so much to teach us about appreciating our days and who we get to spend them with.
Right now my kids can't wait to do some celebrating and dancing at Uncle Jamie's wedding next week...I am sure there will be some pretty spectacular stories to share on that journey.
We will welcome your thoughts and prayers as we try to stay healthy on all our travels and on July 2 as we head into the cath. It has become so routine that we usually don't give it much thought until the nervous feelings hit the night before.
Wishing you each a summer full of great, regular days that are full of joy and singing and dancing--and, LEGOS.
carrie
