When I picked Colin up from school today, I almost cried (well, I DID get teary eyed), but not for the reason you would expect. Colin is definitely transitioning must better now and Chris has said that he isn't crying much at all at drop-off. He is slowly starting to eat better and is finally drinking all of his smoothie that has his iron in it.
I was so happy to have witnessed such an ordinary moment today. Colin's class was playing outside when I got there and as I walked out the door and looked over, Colin and his buddy Tommy were "little boy rough-housing" and I could. have. died. It was the sweetest moment and I was so thankful to have seen it. I am getting teary eyed just typing this because it was so ordinary. Just two little boys playing together, having a great time with no care in the world. They certainly don't see the differences between each other and reminds me at how innocently children see the world. I think as adults we need to take some advice once in awhile.
As I started to walk closer, both Tommy and Colin saw me at the same time. Colin was so happy to see me and Tommy was excitedly patting Colin on the shoulder as if he were saying "look! yours is here!".
I am so thankful that Colin has such a great buddy and that Tommy has helped Colin transition back to school. I love seeing the two of them interact together and I can not wait for Colin to be walking so that it adds a whole new dynamic to their "rough-housing". Before they saw me, and just after rolling around, they got "up" and starting chasing each other. It was so sweet and I just love it.
Unfortunately, these two live in different towns, so they won't go through school together as they get older and out of daycare, but I can still see them remaining friends through the years. How cool would it be if one day when they are hanging out we can say that they have been friends since babies?
You two truly are adorable little buds! 
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What a sweet moment. Glad you caught it!
Yahoo for Tommy! I was the parent volunteer on LC's first day of preschool. One of the typical kids (who is LITERALLY a foot taller than Pudge) in her classroom tugged my arm and pointed to LC and said, "That's the bad girl." At first I was horrified, but then I figured it was a testament to the kid's judge of character. Last week LC and I were leaving school and I heard someone shout, "WAIT!" Here came the same kid, running after LC and bending down at the waist to give her a big hug. I could have DIED. Best preschool moment yet. Love, love it. (And may I say I am hopelessly fond of BOTH our boys in orange? So dashing.)
I just love it!!! They are sooo cute together!! I am so happy to see them having such fun!!
I am practically crying after reading this...I just read it aloud to John...OMG...I am so happy that Tommy and Colin are buds, and I truly hope that they will be for life. We feel so blessed to have Colin in Tommy's life, and I agree, it is so wonderful to see how innocent kids are and how they don't see differences amongst themselves. I truly hope that this first friendship that Tommy has formed with Colin will shape him for his future years, to be tolerant and understanding of everyone he meets in life. Now, can you imagine when they are really rough-housing and they get mad at each other when someone gets a little too rough? I'm laughing thinking about it!!!
What a wonderful moment to witness first hand! Makes dropping them off each day that much easier!!!
Love it!
Hi...this is Tommy's Aunt Maria (Ria as he calls me). That post brought tears...so sweet! Thanks so much for sharing that. I'm glad they are buds. Too cute!
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