This evening as I was talking to Grandma and Grandpa, I was distracted. So when they asked what cute things their Grandson had said or done, I forgot to give them my two favorite gems.
We’ve been talking about all the ways to make people happy – and that it feels good to spread happiness around. As we got into the elevator to come home, we ran into a few people that Mommy knows, but Brendan doesn’t. He gave them his usual smile and a “hi” when prompted, but then he got shy and hid behind mommy. The elevator was fairly packed, maybe 6 or so people, and suddenly out of the mouth of the small boy behind me, I heard, “jingle all the way… oh what fun it is to ride…. one horse sleigh…” My shy little angel had decided to sing the crowd a Christmas song. As the smiles and ‘awwww’s’ erupted around us, he got a little shy again, so Mommy helped him finish the song. People got out on their floors, and as they left, I told Brendan that I was sure he made everyone on the elevator so happy with his special song. Not only did he make mommy’s day, but he actually got her to sing in a crowded elevator.
On the way to work yesterday I heard Brendan exclaim, “OHHHH!” from the backseat. I asked him what he saw and he kept pointing to one area at the bottom of the front window. Finally I realized there was a bright yellow leaf that had gotten stuck in the hood. As we drove, the wind was whipping it around. “The pretty leaf?”, I asked. “It’s dancing!!!”, my son responded.
I captured the magic just before the leaf blew away. Brendan was concerned about where it went, and I suggested that maybe he flew away so he could make other people happy too. Today on our way to work Brendan got all excited – on the back of the car in front of us, there was a yellow leaf. And of course, he was dancing.
Hi Gianino Family. We have never met, but long ago Linda gave me your blog address and I really enjoy your comments. Praise the Lord, and thanks be to all of you for making Brendan’s life so special ! You know me alittle by my cookbook that Linda gave to you,” Connie’s Kitchen and More “. I hope you have enjoyed it. Brendan Is a very lucky boy; with so many people loving him and praying for him. god Bless You All!