Simply Smilin'

So we have now discovered one of the most majestically life-affirming things ...EVER!!!

SMILES

Suddenly, Mr. Row is expressive, emotive, adorable.

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He has learned how to smile, and has some laughs in the making. 

If I go across the room then come upon him without warning, he sees me and can't contain himself. This is an incredible feeling, not only because it feels like he truly loves us, but because he CAN express himself. He is no longer merely a hapless, sluggy baby, resigned and numb to the events going on around him. He is responsive. 

With all the concerns about his development because of the seizures, seeing him make these wonderful faces (even the sad ones) is just empowering. It allows us to really see him, his personality. He is a real little boy, not a damaged, broken little baby that needs help. He is simply Row, my sweet, funny, wonderful guy. This is more comforting to Mommy and Daddy than I can possibly express.

He makes us proud every day.

This gives us such glorious hope for the future, and it makes the prospect of this next month we have with him (before his surgery) so appealing. We are going to have a world of fun, our calm before the storm.

This is amazing...

Next Time: Our new bouncy toy...