If you received our Christmas letter, you know that we have been praying to hear Elijah laugh. Maybe you've joined us in those prayers? Either way, we have some exciting news:
Elijah is now laughing!
You might not recognize it as a laugh...it is just a soft sound like someone exhaling breath a few times...but to us it is the greatest miracle!
A few weeks ago, we discovered that Elijah thinks it is fabulously thrilling to fly high in a blanket being swung between two people. That was the first time we heard his precious laughter. Not only did he laugh, he squealed! It made us really happy to hear those little sounds of communication and to find something that he so obviously loves doing. (Todd now calls him an adrenaline junkie, and if you watch the video below, you'll see why!)
Whenever I get Elijah up in the morning, I make a point of being super excited to see him and giving him lots of kisses and love. Would you believe what happened a few days ago? Melting my heart, he laughed when I kissed him; those little soft sounds of his breath. Does life get any better or sweeter? Not in this world, at least!
And now, for your viewing pleasure, we publish the video below. Todd and his brother, Tytus, are swinging Elijah in a blanket. The funniest thing about this video is probably Tytus laughing, but if you listen close, you'll also hear Elijah squealing at least once! Elijah laughs on here, too, but you can't hear it. And the little "doll" in the corner of the couch is a real baby - Elijah's cousin! Enjoy!
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7 comments:
Julie that is so beautiful!!!!
The love you and your husband have for Elijah is beautiful!!! What a precious video.
I will be praying for more of those laughs!!!!!!
Thank you Lord for blankets and Elijah laughs!!
wow, well he's always like to live on the edge! I think I would be scared to be in that blanket! That's so cool to hear him laugh and squeal!
you are a brave and trusting mommy, julie! they were swinging him high!! congratulations...what gifts jesus is giving you in elijah. what a happy new year this is for you both.
WONDERFUL, so amazing, I LOVED it :) Ezzy loves to swing and will usually have wide eyes, ready to be silly....he has been smiling more when I lay him down to get in his coat :) He loves the swinging motion...maybe we have to try the "Elijah Blanket Swing" to get a laugh...we'll let you know :)
Much love friends...
Liz for the Bunch
Julie! That is so great! I think he's going to be REALLY into the extreme sports when he gets a little older! ;) Haha,he already is. Love you so much! I cant wait to hear the squeals and laughs my self! :) Your Aunt Love you so much buddy!!
Wonderful sounds of joy and fun to watch...Thanks for sharing!
Carrie
Julie, I am so so so so thankful and excited. I am so happy to hear this news. I will tell Brian right away... How wonderful.
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