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Run-on happy

January 10, 2008

I'm afraid if I try and do that thing where I put on my little serious writer's cap and try to write something eloquent and/or witty I will actually ruin this moment because I just can't wait to get the words out and tell everyone that Noah didn't cry at class today at all and I was in the next room the whole time supposedly getting taught how to teach my kid to talk but I really spent the whole time listening for his screams and when I didn't hear them I asked one of the veteran moms if the rooms were soundproof and she said no and I didn't believe her but when we went to join our babies for the goodbye song Noah was running around with a big smile on his face and then he ran to the teacher and sat on her lap while we all sang goodbye to him off-key and horribly and then he SAT ON A CHAIR NEXT TO HER and clapped along to the song and waved bye-bye to his friends and said "Again?" after each kid's turn and when we sang goodbye to a child named Kay Noah said "Kay!" and made the sign for the letter k and I was on the other side of the circle and burst into tears and the occupational therapist thought I was upset about something and rushed over to tell me how wonderful Noah was and how they worked extra-hard with him through the transitions and how he sat at circle time and snack time and talked so much and oh, what a smart smart smart little boy he is and I just stood there sobbing like a loon while Noah put his hands on my cheeks and said "Hi Mama" over and over and then he wouldn't let us leave until he gave all the teachers a hug and I haven't even learned their names yet but thank you thank you thank you.

My heart, it is soaring.

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Posted at 02:43 PM in Noah, SPD, speech delays | Permalink

Comments

my heart is filled with joy for you and your perfect baby boy! Go Noah! Go Mom!

Posted by: Madeline | January 11, 2008 at 06:04 AM

I think you had a very good day yesterday.

I'm very happy for you and your pantsless, tiger hat wearing toddler. And even happier that your dog still has all her legs.

Love you.

Posted by: Heather B. | January 11, 2008 at 06:21 AM

Aw. I know that I completely lose it whenever my daughter tries to comfort me when I'm weepy about something.

Wonderful, wonderful news. Good job, Noah!

Posted by: midlife mommy | January 11, 2008 at 06:27 AM

Oh, Amy. I teared up just a little with your re-telling. It was perfectly expressed and I'm with everyone else who is so happy for Noah's (and your) progress!

Posted by: AmyC65 | January 11, 2008 at 07:04 AM

You're making me cry too!
I am so happy for you.

Posted by: Little Dutch Girl | January 11, 2008 at 07:35 AM

Crying at work. In South America, Santiago de Chile!

Congrats, sooo very happy for you!

Posted by: Monica | January 11, 2008 at 08:04 AM

MINE IS TOO!!! WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!!!

Posted by: Erika | January 11, 2008 at 08:43 AM

I love the way you told that. I'm so happy for you guys.

Posted by: Jomama | January 11, 2008 at 09:44 AM

*Snurfle, sniff, sniff*

I am SO f'ing happy for you Amy! God it's great when you get those moments. I hope this one lasts and lasts and lasts.

GO NOAH!!!!! BIG HUGS!!!

Posted by: Katie Kat | January 11, 2008 at 09:49 AM

Oh, you made me all weepy! All of his hard work and your stick-to-itness is paying off! I'm so happy for both of you!

Posted by: Jen | January 11, 2008 at 09:49 AM

Wonderful!!!

Posted by: Tammy | January 11, 2008 at 10:03 AM

YAY for The Good.

Posted by: Miss Britt | January 11, 2008 at 10:17 AM

This? Makes me incredibly happy - yet there are tears in my eyes. AWESOME!!!!!!! And YAY!

Posted by: Jen | January 11, 2008 at 10:29 AM

And this is exactly why you have that little bling from the weblog awards up there in the corner. Smiling, wet-eyed congrats to you and Noah.

Posted by: Matt | January 11, 2008 at 10:36 AM

YAY. I am sooo incredibly happy for you. Hugs to Noah.

Posted by: Leticia | January 11, 2008 at 10:39 AM

Clearly not at all special with the wobbly lip or the delurking after a number of years, but such tremendous news I had to jump on the band wagon. Balling with the rest of them. Congratulations.

Posted by: Clare | January 11, 2008 at 10:40 AM

How amazing. SO GLAD to read this.

Posted by: Kimberly | January 11, 2008 at 10:49 AM

Praise the Lord

Posted by: Karin | January 11, 2008 at 11:02 AM

Oh, How wonderful!!! I'm so happy for you and for Noah! ~ L

Posted by: Lauren | January 11, 2008 at 11:20 AM

I'm getting all happy-teary for you! Yeah!

Posted by: Kristin | January 11, 2008 at 11:33 AM

Go Noah and Mama!!

Posted by: Marnie | January 11, 2008 at 11:55 AM

I'm glad I was able pull myself together because it would be hard to explain to my students why the internet was making me cry in class.

Posted by: Liz | January 11, 2008 at 11:57 AM

I don't even know you, but I was BAWLING after reading that! I know it's cliche, but God knows just how much you can take, and then he smiles down on you and lets you know it's all going to be ok.

Posted by: Kristi | January 11, 2008 at 12:01 PM

Oh Amy, I am so happy for you. Noah is so fine. Damn you for making me cry at work!

Posted by: Laura | January 11, 2008 at 12:07 PM

See? Bloody perfect.

Posted by: Helen | January 11, 2008 at 12:49 PM

In response to your last sentence...

Mine too.

So happy for you, Amy.

Posted by: kathryn | January 11, 2008 at 01:07 PM

I'm a relatively new reader and I've never commented before, but like everyone else, I was moved to tears by this post. What a fantastic not to start the weekend on!

Posted by: Amber | January 11, 2008 at 01:28 PM

I'm a relatively new reader and I've never commented before, but like everyone else, I was moved to tears by this post. What a fantastic note to start the weekend on!

Posted by: Amber | January 11, 2008 at 01:28 PM

This is amazing, I am so very happy for your family! Hope has it's way of showing it self at the most random of moments!

Posted by: sarah | January 11, 2008 at 01:35 PM

Excuse me. Could someone pass the kleenex all the way down here, please? Is the whole dang Blogosphere sniffling, or what. Congrats to the entire family for the Walking-On-Sunshine Day!

Posted by: imstell | January 11, 2008 at 01:39 PM

It's amazing how many of us love that little boy.

Posted by: Missie | January 11, 2008 at 01:45 PM

Oh man. I didn't just cry; my teeth were chattering because I was trying not to sob out loud. This is my favorite post of yours ever. And I have read them all.

Love to you guys.

Posted by: Mandy | January 11, 2008 at 01:53 PM

Go Noah, Go!! :)

Posted by: Jill | January 11, 2008 at 02:10 PM

I am so glad I was sick at home when I read this, because otherwise I would have been snuffling all over the office. Instead, the kitten freaked out at my shout of joy. Congratulations, you guys!

Posted by: Judy | January 11, 2008 at 02:14 PM

Oh my heart! It is a puddle of warm mush in my chest. Noah is so precious, and you convey your joy so perfectly.

Good to know I'm not the only one repairing eye makeup at work today.

Posted by: Angela | January 11, 2008 at 02:17 PM

OMG OMG OMG OMG!!! Happy happy happy happy dance!

That's as eloquent as I can get in these situations!

Posted by: Laura | January 11, 2008 at 03:00 PM

Such great news. Congrats. also sniffling here at work. Reading about your journey makes me want my (first) baby to just get here now dammit! (she is due in March)

Posted by: chiquita | January 11, 2008 at 03:29 PM

So not only did the post bring me to tears, but the number of comments you've received literally gave me chills. I couldn't possibly be happier for a family that I don't even know. Have a great weekend!

Posted by: Mia | January 11, 2008 at 04:01 PM

Holy Comments, Batman!

Posted by: Neena | January 11, 2008 at 04:18 PM

I am so happy for you!

Posted by: Kathy | January 11, 2008 at 04:33 PM

I read your blog often but haven't ever commented.

But you know how sometimes you see something or hear something and words well up within you?

That happened with this post and this picture.

And the words are: Praise God from whom all blessings flow... Amen.

Posted by: Edie | January 11, 2008 at 04:44 PM

oh Amalah!! i have been reading you on and off since noah's birth, and i'm so happy for you guys :) to check in again and find good news is just wonderful. you kids keep up the good work!! :D

Posted by: Laura/DaPFG | January 11, 2008 at 04:52 PM

The way you wrote was just perfect it brought me to tears. I am sooooo happy.

Posted by: Lisa | January 11, 2008 at 05:11 PM

The way you wrote was just perfect it brought me to tears. I am sooooo happy.

Posted by: Lisa | January 11, 2008 at 05:12 PM

I've never commented before, but I read your blog all the time. I read it when you were pregnant with Noah and me with William (born Jan 22 2006). William actually kind of looks like Noah... esp when they were babies.

I cried when I read this post and am thrilled that he's doing so well. You are such a great mommy!

Go, Noah, Go!

Posted by: Aimee | January 11, 2008 at 05:29 PM

Delurking to say I am so proud of you guys. What a great family you have made.

Posted by: Kate | January 11, 2008 at 05:44 PM

Go NOAH!!!!!

Posted by: Julie | January 11, 2008 at 06:23 PM

Oh how wonderful. Congratulations to you and your lovely boy.

Posted by: lizneust | January 11, 2008 at 06:55 PM

You made me tear up with happy tears for you!

Posted by: Kristin | January 11, 2008 at 07:26 PM

YEAH! I'm crying for you, too. What an accomplishment after just a few (albeit painful) lunches. Woo hoo!!! I'll celebrate with wine tonight.

Posted by: JamieAZ | January 11, 2008 at 07:29 PM

Amy, that is so wonderful. I'm crying right along with you. What an amazing picture. What a tremendous little kid!

Posted by: sarah | January 11, 2008 at 09:26 PM

Aww sweetie, of course you cried, what a breakthrough for Noah! Congratulations to both of you.

Posted by: Elizabeth | January 11, 2008 at 10:08 PM

Ohhh.

That's so happy.

Posted by: Stacy | January 11, 2008 at 10:27 PM

Yeah, baby! Go Noah GO! Am so happy for you all, Amy.

Posted by: Caroline | January 11, 2008 at 10:31 PM

****Crying**** I'm so happy for Noah and for you! You knew he could and would one day enjoy these classes..I'm so glad it was today :)

Posted by: Wendy | January 11, 2008 at 10:51 PM

So happy for you guys! It sure didn't take much for him to come out of his shell! :) Go Noah!

Posted by: Kay | January 11, 2008 at 11:30 PM

Great! Thanks for sharing that heartwarming story.

Posted by: kristen | January 12, 2008 at 12:07 AM

Oh! Im so glad for you and proud of him. How wonderful. I've read your blog for years, but this is officially my second comment ever on the internets. I'm just so happy for you both. Way to overcome obstacles Noah! Way to learn and grow!

Even if there are relapses, just remember this moment and that his hard work (with your help and guidance) (and patience and muttered swears) can pay off. And those teachers? Maybe saints.

Posted by: Liz | January 12, 2008 at 12:34 AM

So happy for you all! What a wonderful moment (and a wonderful retelling).

Posted by: Asha | January 12, 2008 at 01:24 AM

Oh, my gosh Amy I'm so happy for you and so proud of Noah!

Everytime I meet a new mom with a speech delayed child I think of you and Noah and my heart just glows! I knew you'd get through, and I just know Noah's going to keep getting better because he's that kind of awesome!

So much love to you all!

Posted by: Danielle | January 12, 2008 at 04:31 AM

This is a day you will remember forever. Trust me and treasure it. Share it with everyone. Cry with joy. Thank you for bringing me back so vividly to similar breakthroughs with my son (he's 10 now). When you have times like this, it makes all the work and worry worthwhile. I think your heart grows. My love for my child and the therapists was larger than life. Honestly, it made me a better person.

Enjoy this wonderful time with Noah. I imagine there will lots of other times soon when you cry tears of joy.

Posted by: Lisa L. | January 12, 2008 at 07:25 AM

Oh my! This is so very wonderful! Yay Noah!

Posted by: Dana | January 12, 2008 at 10:49 PM

Joy, just when I needed it. Way to go Noah! Way to go you!

Posted by: NTE | January 12, 2008 at 11:58 PM

Here's to soaring hearts!

Posted by: Joy | January 13, 2008 at 12:32 AM

Oh, you made me cry. I'm so happy for you guys! Go Noah, go! (I knew you could do it, dude!)

Posted by: Sam | January 13, 2008 at 08:53 AM

YAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY. Noah rocks.

Posted by: Julie | January 13, 2008 at 10:03 AM

Wow! How exciting! As an early childhood special education teacher, I live for moments like those!

Oh and I'm delurking!

Posted by: Erin | January 13, 2008 at 10:35 AM

Hey, if my heart happens to float over the D.C. area, catch it for me, wouldja? It leapt out of my chest when I read this, and I haven't seen it since. Probably because of the tears that blinded me when I read this. Yay, Noah!

Posted by: Andrea | January 13, 2008 at 05:34 PM

Yay, Noah! Everyone knew you could do it! The power of the blogosphere... it's powerful!

Posted by: Pocklock | January 13, 2008 at 06:03 PM

Amy - I think I am near the 300th post, so you know, ditto to the whole tears, yay you and Noah sentiments expressed by so many others. You have such a gift to perfectly communicate the speed and fierce power of the 8,000 emotions per second of motherhood. It is amazing how great it is to read news of someone else's fabulous day - so thanks.

Posted by: Erin | January 13, 2008 at 08:38 PM

That is so great! So happy for you both - here's to more Lunch Bunch fun. :)

Posted by: Stephanie | January 14, 2008 at 09:35 AM

Man I love this blog, and I am so happy for Noah and you. what a freaking awesome day!

Posted by: sara | January 14, 2008 at 10:47 AM

Keep runnin' on Gurrlfrien'.

Posted by: BOSSY | January 14, 2008 at 02:18 PM

Please to be posting more pictures of Teh Noah?

Posted by: Missie | January 14, 2008 at 03:03 PM

I too welled up reading that one. Way to go Noah!

Posted by: ImpostorMom | January 14, 2008 at 03:16 PM

My heart is smiling for you both! YAY Noah.

Posted by: CLK | January 14, 2008 at 05:28 PM

If you love Amalah's writing you will also love Pioneer Woman! (And she posts every day.)

Posted by: Rachel | January 14, 2008 at 08:33 PM

Here I started crying!! But this is great. Oh so very, very great.

Posted by: Maria | January 15, 2008 at 06:05 AM

Admit it, you're now not posting until you get 300 comments aren't you.

I can hear you all the way over here just willing the lurkers to comment.

Begging almost.

Posted by: kim at allconsuming | January 15, 2008 at 07:47 AM

God, this entry made me tear up. I remember how much I cried when I left my children at Kindergarden. Now I cry when I wave them off to college. Enjoy your baby!

Posted by: hotflashes | January 15, 2008 at 12:34 PM
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