Our So-Called Life.

I have been blessed with an extreme amount of support since Cade's birth and our journey. Some new friends, some old, and some complete strangers. One stands out to me. I remember getting a blog comment one night from someone I didn't know. She messaged me and I felt instant comfort. Just knowing that she was reading my blog, cared, and was just there. We talked online, but still never met until months later. We get to talk much more now that our boys take aquatics at the same time and I am so proud to call Erica my friend. She is an incredible Momma..Now here is why... Visiting a public park is a common occurrence for children, but not all parks are created equal.   Erica has big plans for an Adaptive Park in our area and is putting on a 5K race in October to help make those plans a reality. After talking to Erica this weekend I have learned some exciting things and can't wait to see it unfold. The park is going to be amazing. The park is for everyone t...

 Cade's delays stick out now more than ever sometimes. I think now that he is well over two it shows more when we are around others his age...or even younger at that. I cringe sometimes at the things I see others doing,  and the speed they do them at.  I mean Cade loves to play outside and jump and run...it is just so hard for him. It comes so natural to others, which sometimes slaps me in the face like a wake up call from hell. With that being said, it is still OK for me. I know he is different and I am OK with that.  I never, ever dwell on things like this. I am always positive and I believe that is the only way to move forward. This past weekend we visited with some dear friends of ours at their house. They have two boys as well. Their youngest is the same age as Cade, just a few weeks younger. Cade tried to keep up with his every step and nothing in the world bothered him. At one point their son imitated Cad...

Literally, Cade is "Climbing" right along. He is just doing great! I remember not all that long ago I was just wondering when he would ever walk. Would he? It just didn't seem possible. I couldn't even imagine the sight of it. Now, I just wish he would sloooww down. He is a runner. He likes to take off...and thinks it is funny. Not so much! I have to be very careful. In this picture he climbed up all by on his own. My little guy is so strong. We all know how HOT it has been here in South Louisiana. It seems like summers just keep getting more extreme...well they are. It is just so unbearable sometimes. Carter has been having issues in this heat and it is time to figure out what is going on. Since I can remember he has been very sensitive to the heat and dramatic. He is always hoooot, melts to the ground and is so pitiful. I always just blew it off, but I think it is something more. He now can be outside for just a short time and start getting sick to...