Christmas is full of truths

Cora is exploring this season with the gusto of a normal , almost two years old, toddler.   She may not be walking yet, but she can surely get around!  She is being fitted for some ankle supports to help her with the standing part of her therapies and those will be delivered soon on Santa's sleigh.  While it isn't a toy, it is something that Cora needs in her toolbox of success and I am sure she will understand that...besides, everything becomes a toy for Cora.  She finds comfort in the simplest of things and can play for minutes on end with whatever she has discovered.  Lately, she is enthralled with big sister's PSP handheld game.

Still, as the day of presents looms closer and closer, she is learning what this holiday is all about.  learning these life lessons are an important part of her growing up into a thriving part of this family.   Here are some of the life lessons she has learned in the past week:

1)  You are not allowed to open other people's presents and ruin the surprise of what is inside because the other person might not appreciate it.

2)  Wrapping paper does not make a good hat, it tears too easily and causes static cling in your hair.

3) When sampling  goodies that a family member makes it is polite to only take one bite, even if you love the taste, and it is not polite to grab the item and squish it in your hand so you don't have to share.

4)  Chocolate is amazing no matter what form it comes in....cookie, fudge, candy, etc.

5)  Pushing the play yard with your hands and feet so you can be closer to the presents and the tree is allowed, however, reaching through the fence panel and pulling presents into your play yard is not a good idea.

6) singing into the empty roll left over from wrapping paper is fun!  Its especially funny when you look in the bottom when big brother is singing into the top!

Along with these life lessons Cora has also learned new words with her signing.  We are now up to her recognizing almost fifty signs, using twenty signs and still getting better at her verbalizing words.  She continues to thrive in our house and we all continue to treasure the moments that we are sharing with her.

So, in keeping with the holiday season, we hope you are all feeling the love and blessings that come around this time of year.  If you find yourself with nothing to do, make a wrapping paper hat and laugh out loud at your own discovery....that's what Cora does everyday!