A day with Tovin

We have had so many great days this week with Tovin!  He seems to be feeling better and has had more energy.  Everyday he becomes stronger and is willing to try more physical activities.  We are still very careful not to get him too out of breath, it actually doesn't take to much for him to become tired.

We were all able to enjoy this beautiful sunrise this week!  It's not too often that we have a late start and early out from school so late in April.  We took advantage of them, having Jason home a little longer in the morning was so nice!

Tovin is attempting to walk more and more.  He is now able to walk around the front of our couch, and is standing for longer periods of time.  When he accomplishes a task that is difficult, such as walking around the couch he will look to us and giggle!  We are so thankful that he is a fighter and wants to move!  We can't imagine what he's going to be like when his heart is repaired.  

Lately Tovin has shown us more of his huge personality.  He is unbelievably happy, funny, lovable and adorable!  He is a lively toddler living and loving his life in Minnesota!  Since knowing Tovin, he has taught us to appreciate the little things in life; every milestone he crosses, and every obstacle that he tackles, no matter how big or small.  He has taught us to embrace everyday and to treat it as a gift!  We are so grateful that God chose us to be Tovin's family!  

This picture, above, is when our "mighty" Tovin was done walking around the whole front of the couch for the first time.  As you can tell he is completely holding onto the couch out of breath, but is so proud of himself!  This is the face of a little hero, a hero that doesn't give up!

We found out today that our coworkers at school have signed up to bring meals out to Jason and Addison while I'm in the Cities with Tovin.  We are so blessed to work with such wonderful and giving people!  Thank you to all of you that have taken your time, and or will be, to help us out, we truly appreciate everything!  

  

A picture that warms my heart!  I put Tovin in Addison's bed for his nap; Addison was in her room at her desk painting and listening to music.  When I came back in to check on Tovin this is what I found!  Two beautiful children who have formed an amazing bond, taking a nap as brother and sister!  How can anyone not love adoption and what it does, for them, for us, for any family that has gone through a similar life changing journey!  

This weekend is going to be very busy at our home, it's dance recital weekend!  We are busy from Friday at 4:00 (set up) to Sunday at 5:00 (take down).  There is really no down time for us this weekend!  I some how seem to wrap all of my family members into helping us out this weekend!  

My mom is normally in charge of taking the thorns off the roses that we order for the girls, putting them in water  tubes and wrapping them in tissue on Sunday, but his year my mom gets out of this job because she just happened to break her right wrist this morning - she was talking with my brother, out by the pig barns, about how fun it would be to be on Dancing With The Stars when she slipped on a very tiny piece of ice by the feed mill... so Ms. Vicki and I will be doing the roses this year!   My brother is our techie that helps us out in a pinch with computer issues.  Sheila does whatever is asked of her with a smile on her face (Thank You So Much!).  My dad schleps the chairs from the cafeteria to the gym and then back again on Sunday, and Jason, well his job is to try to keep me sane and read my mind at all times!  Ha, that is a tough job - sorry honey!  

Addison will dance and tumble in her second dance recital!  She becomes a different child when she on the stage and under the bright lights, but what little girl doesn't love the spot light and sparkly costumes!  

Have a wonderful, sequence filled, weekend!