Sitting at the Picnic

Today was the end of the year picnic at the kids’ school.  They were very excited to go, and it was a perfect day for eating on the lawn.  We walked into the side yard off the day-care, and looked for a spot to sit.  I spread our towel out on the grass, and set Christian down.  Tessie sat down next to him, and I told them both I would go get some food.  Several of Christian’s teachers were sitting next to us, and I asked if they would keep an eye on him while I was in line for food.  I made sure Christian was sitting sturdily, and reminded him to balance.  Then I went and got in line. 

The line for food was long, but I could see the kids the whole time.  Christian was sitting so well.  I watched as he talked to his teachers and friends, not wobbling, and never needing so much as a hand to steady him.  I was so proud.  I looked around at the other parents standing in line while their kids were running around.  I realized this was a very new experience for me, and I couldn’t help but to keep checking on Christian to make sure he was still upright.  He was, and he continued to sit by himself when I brought the food back for him.  If someone who didn’t know us, looked over during that whole time, they wouldn’t even guess that Christian had any extra challenges.  That feeling lit me from within, and I can only describe it as beautiful.