Learning to fly: He is doing remarkably well!

If I had two wishes, I know what they would be:

I'd wish for roots to cling to, and wings to set me free. 

Roots of inner values, like rings within a tree,

And wings of independence, to seek my destiny. 

Roots to hold forever to keep me safe and strong, 

To let me know you love me, when I've done something wrong. 

To show me by example, and help me learn to choose,

To take those actions every day, to win instead of lose. 

Just be there when I need you, to tell me it's all right,

To face my fear of falling when I test my wings in flight. 

Don't make my life too easy; it's better if I try 

And fail and get back up myself, so I can learn to fly. 

By: Denis Waitley

Wait theres more!

Jett is doing remarkably well! He is starting to try to say words AND loves preschool! How is that for an early Christmas miracle!

 His teachers are wonderful Oh and his little classmates are darling! When Jett walks in late every morning he is greeted with a group of little boys surrounding him yelling "HI JETTT!" One little boy will always insist "Now say hi Michael!" 

 Winnie is not left out "Hi JETTTS baby!!" The little Miss would love to go with Jett....and I would love if she hopefully never has to go ;) ...crossing my fingers, that little lady is doing incredible herself :) Progress is such a beautiful thing! 

3 cheers for thriving kids!! Because that is what this mama is basking in!! Not to mention the gratitude I have for the whole army of cheerleaders Jett has cheering him on!

 I arrived to his classroom Monday after school: 

Teachers Assistant: "Jett did so good he said PURPLE!!! I mean it said it perfectly....like we all knew what he was saying....We were all so excited and just couldn't believe it!!

Teacher: comes over to us "Jett said purple today!!" turns to the assistant disappointed "ohhh...you already told her?" 

They then grab a purple tube of paint and beg him to repeat it. He has never been the type of guy to perform on demand ;) 

Jett: silent

Teacher: "I have witnesses that he said it! Now I just feel silly!"

I left giggling tempted to tease them and act as if I didn't believe them...ha instead I let them know how thrilled I was and told them whatever they are doing to bring him out of his shell is pure magic.

My heart was warmed to have so many people celebrate each new milestone with us! 

When I got him in the car and was buckling him in his carseat he looks at me and smiles and said a perfect "purple."....what a tease ;)