It’s an Adventure Each Year!

Josh has attended Heartwood School in Mason since February of 2011 (I think?) We have often referred to Heartwood as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” We’re so fortunate to have had fantastic teachers and staff pretty much this whole time.

One of my favorite annual events is “Heartwood Idol,” their Christmas program. Each class gets on stage and sings along, plays instruments or otherwise performs per their ability. Man, those early years were rough for us. Sometimes Josh would run from the stage. Some years staff would sit in a chair with Josh in their lap. One year Josh laid down on the stage by the Christmas tree for their whole performance, and didn’t want to move when they were done.

We saw all of these behaviors and challenges this year, but not from Josh. The last couple of years Josh has really grown up. This year he still wasn’t thrilled with having the bells on him, but he’s totally singing Jingle Bells.🤗

I want to encourage the parents of the kids who had a hard time this year. It likely won’t always be like this! I never imagined we’d be where we are now, but look at Josh go!😍