1. He says the funniest things...He has such a great sense of humor. He loves to watch movies and then repeat the entire thing to me. I think he gets this from his Uncle James...
2. He sleeps on my floor every night. And it is NOT, I repeat NOT, because he is scared to sleep alone in the basement. He just thinks my floor and his sleeping bag are especially soft...
3. He has the most tender heart of any little boy I know. The other night while driving home, he was mad at me for not giving into him for something (I don't even remember now). So he starts calling me stupid mom and names that actually were hurting my feelings, but I kept quiet. We get home, and I go into the house. Gabe stays in the car. I go out to see if he is coming in, and he is just sobbing. He proceeds to tell me that he is not upset about what happened before, but he is sad because of what he said to me. Hugs and kisses all around and all is forgotten...
4. We had 6 years 9 months just the two of us. Well, Jesse was there too - but you know what I mean. He was my little sidekick. We went everywhere together. I didn't do anything without him. He was and still is my best buddy. Of course, I am not so cool anymore. But that's okay. I have so many great memories of just the two of us - trips to the zoo, shopping, going to the farm, the museum, riding the escalator at the mall a bazillion times, Christmas, Easters, Halloweens, Summer picnics....
5. He taught me an important lesson on the Atonement when he was just 6 months old. Gabe had Bacterial Meningitis at 6 months, and we almost lost him. There came a point in our 16 day stay in Intensive Care that I knew that no matter which "home" he went to - mine or our Father's - that he was mine forever because of the Atonement. We were a Forever Family and still are. All I have to do is look into those chocolate brown eyes, and I see a love greater than either of us can fully comprehend. I love you, Gabriel...
6 comments:
that is so sweet -gave me chills -what a neat boy! no wonder you love him so much.
Way to go Trish, you made me cry. What sweet memories and words. He is a little cutie.
Ahhh...what a blessing for me to get to work with him...I definately got emotional on that one...and I'm glad Quinn's not the only kid that's gone through the escalator obsession. In fact, we're still in it.
LOVE GABE
He is soo cute! We can't wait to see you! You made me cry, AGAIN! Kids are awesome and it is amazing how much your love grows for them each and everyday! Love ya! XOXOXO
kay crying... i love Gabe even more now... You are the sweetest momma and deserve to have angel kids like the ones you have! i just love your little family...
Trish...my family is going through a really hard time right now..your blog especially touched my heart. Families are forever! Thanks for reminding me how awesome the atonement is in our lives. love ya friend.
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