Bath time at the Erickson's is like going to an indoor water park except at a much, much smaller scale. After a soap scrub down Tanner is allowed to play with the "big cup". A bath without the "big cup" is like eating a meal without flavor or like taking a walk in the dark. Bathing is joyless unless a mess can be made. No big cup means No big splash. So I drape the entire bathroom with towels and let the boy have a little "pool time".
Sometimes we all hear jokes about a person being "special" or "rides the short bus" or " isn't all there". Well, that kind of describes my Tanner although he is a real person. My Tanner is sweet, affectionate and forgiving. Many times I am unkind to him because he is so messy, so difficult and so time consuming. But before I know it, he is right by my side giving me a hug or gently touching my face. He looks into my eyes with a sincerity unmatched by anyone I have ever known. It is at these moments that I feel such an intense love for this boy. I just poke him in the tummy and he laughs heartily, forgetting that I was ever mad at him in the first place. So, through all the tough spots and sacrifices we make as a family, Tanner adds a unique element to our lives....he makes us admirable.
hailey (18 yrs)
HAILEY
Whenever I think of Hailey, I picture a playful little ten year old. Except these days she is so grown up and responsible I hardly give her the credibility she deserves. Hailey handles this family with a maturity that I respect so much. She is a rock. And although I never need to worry about her I almost wish she needed me more than I need her.
1 comment:
That is just how I take a bath ;)
Love the laugh!
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