Life With Sky

I couldn't exactly leave this out, but didn't have a way to fit it into my last post. First, I'd like to say Sky has made major progress toward accepting his brother, Andrew's, quirks. Yes, Sky gets embarrassed socially by his impulsivity and flamboyant, expressive personality, but he's learning to openly acknowledge and appreciate what makes Andrew special.

Sky is becoming quite enamored with girls these days. While practicing soccer yesterday on the field with Daddy he kept looking to make sure a group of girls was watching him. Daniel said Sky seemed to be playing better because of them. Andrew was off playing with the girls, and when they had to go home Andrew said "Goodbye sweet girls. I like you a lot and think you are beautiful!" Sky's chin dropped in awe. At dinner time Sky said "I couldn't believe you said that to those girls, Andrew. Wow, how did you do that? I want to say the same things, but would be way too embarrassed!" He had a tone of respect and admiration for Andrew. He was impressed with his guts! This is something we've been trying to explain to Sky- that Andrew has a lot of courage socially, and that he doesn't really care about people thinking he's weird. Sky says "I wish I could be myself like Andrew is. He's brave." And what a boost to Andrew's self-esteem to hear his brother say these things!

Another tidbit is a quote from Sky this morning that had Daniel and I amazed. Sky really is a wise little Shaman. Daniel and I were talking to each other about life, and time, and how time is only a mental construct. Then we talked about our day and how it will be. Sky jumped in and said "No, you guys. Not this little day. How will the big day of your entire life be?" We love that idea...life is really just a day in the grand scheme of our souls journey. What a wild and exciting day we're all having!