Rayce is 5!

Wow, I can't believe my baby boy is now 5! Here are some pictures from his recent birthday. Which, I think was the best birthday yet!


Getting ready to sing!

Makin' a wish.

Cake!

Presents!

Everything "hot wheels" this year.

We worked our way up to this day and prepared for it for a month. Talking daily about how things would go, what to expect, and how we would handle such and such situation. Let me tell you… it sure made his life easier and mine.

He was the one who inspired me to start blogging. I started a blog when I was pregnant with him (or a journal is what they called it back then) then, I decided I liked it so much, that I went on to this. What a journey it has been. Once dark days, but lately things look bright.

We recently got a diagnosis (primarily for special ed services) of developmental delay, social/emotional. What exactly does that mean? I am still unsure. To be honest, I am tired of trying to figure it all out. I guess you can say, I am learning to let go and to trust the process.

We have already seen many improvements since Rayce starting receiving services in December. He gets one on one “time” with a team of professionals, for 12 hours a week. I cannot tell you want a difference this has made.

Change and transition still proves hard for him. Tantrums are still very present. An everyday part of life, and that I am not sure will ever go away. And that’s ok. Together we are learning to work through them and to talk it out. Sometimes it’s not so easy but any improvements I will take.

I am so proud of him and proud of us. Just in the last year we have grown so much. I mean, literally for Rayce and emotionally for us. I love him with all my heart.