Marathon

We had a great time in Arkansas a few weekends ago. You see, I was running a marathon and as one of my girls from PNP put it, “I bet you were more nervous about Logan’s first trip out of town.” She couldn’t have been more right.

It’s funny, the nerves to run a full marathon never really set in and I have Logan to thank for that.

He made my marathon journey so special. He traveled so well and showed off how much he’s blooming. Six months ago we would never have taken him with us. He wouldn’t have had a good time. But, man oh man, he was social, talking, playing, and eating great! Just like his momma he enjoyed the food and ran his mouth A LOT. He enjoyed the kids even though he still doesn’t “play with” them as much. He sure is getting there, though.

The other reason I was thrilled this weekend is he told me he loved me for the first time WITHOUT A PROMPT! It’s a funny story and I wish I had it on video. I did get some video of me trying to “recreate a moment” but here’s what happened beforehand.

I was eating at the table by myself in Mary’s kitchen while everyone was socializing. Logan sits beside me and says, “Momma, I love you.” I said, “Well, Logan I love you too.” I’m trying to keep my cool here since he has never just said it. I really didn’t want to ruin our moment.

Then he looks at me seriously and says, “And, we’re going to talk about it.” I said, “OK.” He goes on and says, “I just started loving you two or three weeks ago.” I just about fell out laughing but kept my cool and said, “Well, I’ve always loved you.” He started to walk off and that’s where this video picks up. At the end his says, “I love you twenty time two.” Don’t ask me why but I’ll take it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pi_PkaYDnQ

All I can say is that this was a weekend I will never forget for many reasons AND probably one of the best ones of my life.

Comments

[Montana]

That is wonderful! He certainly came a long way within a six-month time frame! I am very happy for you.