Firsts.

As parents, we celebrate with our children all of their firsts...first tooth, first lost tooth (when it's lost in the traditional way), first time riding a bike, first time using the "potty," first time sleeping in a bed, etc, etc,...

The form of dwarfism that Evan has goes unnoticed to the untrained eye because he is still young. Most people in our social circle know that he has dwarfism because they have known us through the entire process from birth to diagnosis and on.

However, we are in a new ward (church congregation) and not everyone there is familiar with our family. So when, Evan's new church teacher asked Rob if Evan was a dwarf, I was floored! I thought I would be sad, but I wasn't. In fact, I was thrilled!! Maybe because others are finally seeing what we know, rather then just looking at him strangely and wondering. I don't know...

...but we celebrated this first--there was no clapping or cheering, but we celebrate our peace with this challenge and that I didn't run away in tears as this becomes more of a reality. It's all going to be okay.

P.S. For those who don't check out my FB, we did win the Nike shirt!!!! It should be here in a few days and I'll post a pic of Evan in it when we get it.

P.P.S. To our LP friends and family (and any others with input)...We have made it a point to let Evan know that even though he'll have a little body, he's still a big boy. Lately, though, he keeps telling his Dad that he doesn't want to be little that he wants "to be big like my daddy." Rob doesn't get rattled by much, but it makes him sad and we're not quite sure how to handle Evan's wishes. I didn't think saying "Tough Evan, not gonna happen" would be very sensitive, but I don't want to mislead him. He's almost 4--should I just blow it off, or how should I approach it. I need your expertise!!