Simon Says:
Tags:After I said the prayer tonight I asked him if he wanted to say anything else. His response:
"Thank you God for golden butterfly.
Thank you for baby condors. (Both of those are from Diego.)
Thank you for cheese.
Thank you for water.
Thank you for applesauce.
Thank you for Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
Thank you for Santa."
Santa is still really big around here. Santa is the only person he will talk to on the phone. Today he talked to Santa Leslie & Rachel at the CK offices and left a message for Santa at Grandpa Gary and Grandma Susan's house saying, "where are you Santa."
Awesome.
And I just heard a little voice coming from his bedroom singing "do re me fa so la ti do."
Seriously awesome.
And all those words you have been leaving today are totally filling me up. I can't wait to read more on Monday and see what you create.

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Totally feelin' the isn't it 'great to be a mama' quote from one of your recent posts! Simon sounds adorable and that is one of the most AMAZINGLY awesome pictures of him!!! Your pictures (and cocoa daisy miniBOOKS) rawk!
Speaking of Santa, my 4 year old son is still in the Santa spirit and while we played dinosaurs today, he said 'Santa Dinosaur left presents for all the dinosaurs today'. Love it, so I'm totally good with Santa and the Christmas spirit staying around!
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Awesome news about Simon, Ali! Thank you for always keeping us informed of his progress and the sweet and exciting new discoveries and breakthroughs in Simon's life. To GOD be the glory :)!
Hugs from Alaska - kimB
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Ah, the simple pleasures of children - wouldn't it be nice to be thankful for small things like cheese instead of trying to strive for perfection? He sounds like a delightful little boy who gives you much joy! I am having one myself in another 5 months!
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Simon is progressing so quickly these days! Indeed seriously AWESOME!
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What amazing progress. It's such a pleasure to be able to be a part of the journey through your blog. Little moments like that truly are worth celebrating!
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As I said in my previous comment, my word for this year will be CELEBRATE...sooo, in the spirit of that, let me say to you, CELEBRATE SIMON!
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Children are still preceptive to the little things in life. Their voice is pure and innocent - way better and much more intelligent than our pragmatic point of view. You are lucky to have Simon reminding you of the better vantage point of life.
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Ali you have a very beautiful little boy....outside and inside...he truley is a blessing x
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What a sweet little boy your Simon is! I juust wanted to let you know that I received your Patterned Papers book from my two DS's. Thank you - loads of inspiration in there!
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I wanted to take a day and night to really think about the word, my word for the year. I decided after much mulling in my head that my word is Risk. I used to be quite a risk taker but in recent years have backed away from it. But I have decided I will be more open and willing to take risks again this year. I am excited to see where this will lead me, so inspiring to think about the possibilities. Thank you Ali for that life and creative challenege. Linda
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What a fab photo of Simon! It's so much fun to read about the little things that your son does that make you smile. So great to be a Mom!
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I'm so happy for you Ali!!!
It's a so important news!!!
Simon, you're a love!!!
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Aren't those little moments the best!? It what makes being a Mom the best job in the world!!!!
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what a little angel! so amazing that he's talking so much--awesome!!
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Children discovering is such a beautiful thing...aren't you so thankful and glad when we get to see it in action? Thank you prayers are the BEST aren't they? :) (and now that you have recorded that here you can scrap a page about it later!! LOL....)
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and Thank God for Simon! He made me smile BIG this morning!
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how absolutely wonderful. and thank you simon as you gave me my word, "Thanks." How i wish i could be as thankful for all those little things: that's my goal.
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lovin that photo of Simon - seeing so much of you & Chris in that face...
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Wow, now thats an awsome prayer!!! Even I feel blessed, because there's a smile on my face right now, and a warm glow fills me up!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
And on the challenge chapter: I've found my word, and I'm very busy right now (besides finishing my Shimelle Christmas journal class! Thanks for the tip!) finding a good way to share this...
See you monday on your blog!
PJ
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Awesome prayer from a sweet little boy.
Sue
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