Monday, April 28, 2008

My Favorite Picture

Tonight, I saw the greatest picture ever.  It has to be my favorite image of all time.  Let me set the scene for you.  We arrived at the hospital to see Jordan and Jaxon at about 9:30.  We took a few books with us so that we could read to"   the boys.  I recently purchased three books at Barnes and Noble with a fifteen dollar gift card I received at Christmas.  The books are, "If Big Can, I Can", "My Mom is Great" and "My Dad is Great."  Tonight I carried, "My Dad is Great" and Crichelle carried, "If Big Can, I Can."  I think the boys really enjoy it when we read to them.  Last night, Jordan's nurse told me that I needed to record myself reading so that I could bring an MP3 player and place it in his isolete.  It seems as though when I read to him he does better.  When I stop his saturation levels drop a little.

I finished the first book, and then I read Jordan a classic Dr. Seuss book, "Green Eggs and Ham."  I also introduced him to the wonderful world of "Pooh."  I forget the name of the particular Winnie the Pooh book.  Anyways, on to the picture thing.  

After reading books, Crichelle came over and said that she wanted to hold Jordan.  I told her that she couldn't because I was going to.  I held him for about 30 minutes and he did great again.  He was sleeping very peacefully until the last two minutes of my hold.  Then he opened his eyes.  It was at this time that Crichelle started taking pictures.  She took two quick videos and snapped eight pictures.  The sixth picture was an "Instant Classic" as those of us who love sports might say.  Jordan was holding my finger and looking at me in the eyes.  You judge for yourself if this isn't a great shot.  Thanks Crichelle for capturing this moment.


7 Comments:

Blogger Cheri (aka "The Mom Lady" said...

Yep, that's a winner!

April 28, 2008 11:53 PM  
Anonymous Laura said...

Someday, when your two sons are taller than you and you are wishing they would let you win once in a while, you will pull out this picture and smile! ;-)

The first time we held Molly, Thom turned to me and said, "I will never be able to discipline her. She will just get whatever she wants for all of her life!" I laughed at him and said that he just had to wait until she was two and was stomping her little foot and telling him no. Then he would manage to look past this day and see her for the little tyrant she was becoming! Who knew I was so prophetic? ;-)

They told us to make recordings of ourselves reading and singing to Molly, but we never managed to get it done. We were having such a hard time juggling it all. It would be great if y'all could find the time to do it.

April 29, 2008 8:40 AM  
Blogger edensfamily said...

He was saying Daddy, I love you with those eyes!! Precious...glad Swirl snapped it at the right time.

April 29, 2008 11:25 PM  
Blogger edensfamily said...

He was saying Daddy, I love you with those eyes!! Precious...glad Swirl snapped it at the right time.

April 29, 2008 11:25 PM  
Blogger Kann said...

I agree it is a winner!!!! How awesome to capture that moment!!!

April 30, 2008 8:40 AM  
Blogger danny said...

What a cute picture! I also wanted to suggest a great book to read to your boys, it is one of my favorites and I think you'll like it. It is called Love You Forever by Robert Munsch. This picture reminded me of the book.

May 1, 2008 8:36 PM  
Blogger apral said...

Sorry the last comment was from me. Someone else was still logged on my computer so the comment went under their name. SORRY!

May 1, 2008 8:46 PM  

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