Singing Happy Birthday

Marcus - Happy 4th Birthday

Here is how the day began. Marcus woke up really sick and has been sick for the last 2 days. So I called the Doctor and we went to prompt care at St. Francis Hospital. Well his breathing was labored enough that they put him in emergency instead of prompt care. He had to get a breathing treatment with some strong medicine and 2 X-rays, then 2 shots of steroids in both legs. Needless to say his Birthday didn't start out to happy. We had to stay so they could monitor him till 2pm. We got there around 10am. He fell asleep on the way home and slept till 4pm when dads phone call woke him up. Then it took me 30 min. to get him happy enough to hold him, and to find clean clothes that he wanted to wear. 6 outfits latter he chose the blue. He really liked his presents and is still playing with them. Daddy also gave him his red wagon early yesterday because he wasn't feeling well then. Marcus weighs 44 lbs. His tall as you can see. All the nurses and xray techs said boy is he big for a 4 year old. Marcus loves playing at school. He has made some great progress with his social and playskills, and also with his speech. He tells the teacher "outside now". He likes to tell us which way to go when we are driving somewhere. He will say "This Way" or "Go That Way". He can now count correctly up to 20. Now if we could only get him potty trained. Maybe I can get the school to do it for me. We are greatful for this little boy coming into our family. He is an active little boy with a spirit that makes you smile. We love him very much.