Lowery Lyle is 3

Lowery Lyle is 3 - OH MY!

It has been one full year since Lowery officially became a Ludwick but 3 years minus 2 days since he came home! I often find myself thinking about January 1, 2019 and what our family of 4 was doing that day not knowing our lives were about to change. I think about the moment Lowery entered the world and wish I could have been there to be a part of all the firsts I missed. The first breath, the first bath, the first round of shots, and the first moments when his future seemed so uncertain and unknown. But only 39 hours later, we got to hold our precious newborn who needed a family to step in and advocate for him.

Another year has come and gone full of memories and milestones met. It is amazing what can happen in a year. Potty training, sleeping in a big boy bed, starting school, forward facing car seat, no ear infections, obsessing over cars and making his presence known. He may be little but he is mighty and isn’t afraid to use his voice. While his weight gain still is an area of concern, we have conquered every goal and expectation. He is still wearing 18 month clothes and most pants won’t stay on his body. He is constantly pulling them up and more often than not, they will fall to his ankles. He thinks its hilarious – not sure his teachers love it. He loves school and desperately wants to be like the bigger boys and ride the bus to school, play sports and not take naps. I think it is also safe to say we officially have a threenager in the house. Lowery sure will let you know when he is upset or disapproves of something. He pushes the boundaries and will test the limits. People think he is wicked smart. I will say that his ability to do a three point turn in a car often supersedes adult driving abilities and his obsession with cars runs deep. Landon and I often contemplating signing him up for go kart races when he is older. Only time will tell.

We continue to navigate Lowery’s relationships with his family. We have come a long way but still a long way to go. We are committed to maintaining those relationships for the benefit of Lowery and all parties involved. I feel very fortunate and blessed to have the support of his family who want the absolute best for him. I pray with time these relationships will develop and continue to grow so that Lowery will have the opportunity to know his family and his history.

I look forward to this next year. I can’t wait to see him take off in school and see him make friendships. I am so thankful that we were chosen to foster Lowery and then become his forever family. Lowery is such a blessing in our lives and we love our caboose!!! Thank God for our precious boy!

Happy birthday Lowery Lyle! I love you love bug!