I have been able to spend alot more one on one time with Cooper and I am thankful for those opportunities. I try to cherish my time spent with him. I really want a sibling for Cooper to love, play with, and teach. There is nothing like the bond between siblings. I am trying to look at the positive side of not being able to have more children right now. The moments that I have really loved lately:
a. Every morning, Cooper comes into my room and climbs in bed with me. We play for about 30-45 minutes. It is so much fun to cuddle with him and to just be able to lay there and talk to him and to give him my full attention.
b. The past couple of weeks, Cooper and I have spent alot of time outside working in the yard. I dig in the dirt with my little shovel and then I pick out all the worms and rolly pollies for Cooper. He then puts them in his bucket. He would get so excited because he had alot of them.
c. Cooper and I have enjoyed going on little walks together down the street. He points out the dogs, airplanes, and birds.
d. Cooper loves to play ring around the rosie, red rover, and duck duck goose. I loved those games when I was young, so I am happy to see that he also enjoys them.
e. We like to spend time playing games on the computer. I let Cooper sit on my lap and watch him do all the learning games. He is such a smart kid and I am so proud of him.
f. Cooper loves to talk about the temple. When he sees a picture or a temple, he always yells, "that's the temple. That's where mommy and daddy were married and when we have another baby, I can go there again."
I am so thankful for Cooper. He is learning and growing so quickly. I am thankful that I have this time right now, to give him all of myself. Cooper and I have such a great friendship and relationship and I am thankful that I have a Heavenly Father who has a plan for our family. He knows everything and he knows when the timing is perfect in all situations. When I think back on all the infertility that I dealt with, I can say that it was worth it, because I have my little boy!
4 comments:
Jenn, Thank you for sharing this post. You are totally right, one day we will all look back at our trials, and 'hopefully' say, "Thank You Heavenly Father! You truly know what is best for each of us." We are so glad Cooper is in our family! I appreciated reading all your special moments with him. It reminds me to appreciate my moments with Olivia more. Thank You! We love you guys!
Jenn, you are a great mom. It is fun to read about you and Cooper's fun times together and see it in person from time to time. When the next child comes into your family, Cooper will be the best big brother. Can't wait to see you, Bryce and Cooper in a couple of weeks!
You have such clear perspective and I am so thankful that you shared this post. I am also grateful that you and Cooper get to spend so much time together; you guys are seriously such great parents and we appreciate and trust you both so much. And we look forward to your family growing and know that when it happens, it will be awesome for you all.
Jennifer you have always been such a kind hearted positive person! I don't doubt that heavenly father is going to send you another one of his choicest children when the time is right. Thank you for your testimony and your patience! I am so thankful to have met you! Thanks for the reminder of taking each day to be grateful for the things we have! I hope I get to talk to you soon. Ps, do you ever play b-ball anymore?
Chambers
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