Tyler and his Daddy last week before the illnessBelieve it or not, my little PA guy turned 4 last week. How did he celebrate? With the stomach flu, of course! I had planned to write a special post on January 6 for the special occasion but was busy doing laundry and cleaning everything else in the house for that matter.
A week late is better than not doing it at all, I suppose.
This blog is mainly about peanut allergies. Yes, that's true. But, were it not for Tyler, I would have no reason to even write this blog. He has taught me so much and motivated to be constantly researching his life-threatening allergy. He has helped me to love children like him I have never even met.
Yet, Tyler is still a 4 year old little boy. He beats up on his little brother. He doesn't always obey his parents. Yes, he's just like any other 4 year old boy. His peanut allergy is not something you see when you meet him. It's just one small part of him that makes him who he is.
In honor of his birthday, I thought others that follow this blog might enjoy seeing how Tyler is just like any other kid his age. You all know he has a serious peanut allergy. Here are a few things to help you get to know who he is beyond that fact.
Favorite Food: Pizza (this is new since he outgrew his dairy allergy in February)
Favorite Movie: Disney's Cars (in fact his entire room is dedicated to this fact)
Favorite Music Group: Rascal Flatts (his love of these guys borders on obsession some days!)
Favorite Object: A tattered bear named "Blueberrry." (I gave him this at 6 months to help him sleep through the night. He has not gone a night without him since!)
Favorite TV Shows: Blue's Clues and Thomas the Tank Engine
Person He Resembles: He's the spitting image of his Daddy
Favorite Place to Eat: McDonald's
Favorite Song: Life is a Highway (by Rascal Flatts, of course!)
Favorite Bible Characters: Jesus & Daniel
Best Friend at School: Marcus (they both love Thomas the Tank Engine)
My favorite things about Tyler: He has a wonderful heart. He truly cares about each member of the family. He constantly tells us all that he loves us. Even when he was hours away from possibly being hospitalized, he was helping me care for his sick brother by getting him changes of clothes last week. He was as worried about his little brother as I was.
One of my favorite memories of Tyler is when I was pregnant with Dylan. I was sick nearly waking moment. This could have been a problem since Tyler was a toddler. But he was so well-behaved. On a couple of occasions he even gave me his beloved teddy bear Blueberry to comfort me.
As Tyler grows and matures, I can see how much I truly like him as a person, rather than just love him because he is my son. I know I already feel like he is a great friend. He is very smart and responsible. I am so thankful for that fact since it helps him tremendously as he begins to manage his allergy.
While I wish each day that Tyler was not afflicted with his peanut allergy, I can no longer imagine him without it. It is shaping who he is as a person. It has changed who I am as a Mom. It has brought us closer together as a Mother and son. For that, I am thankful.
Happy (belated) Birthday my sweet Tyler!!
A week late is better than not doing it at all, I suppose.
This blog is mainly about peanut allergies. Yes, that's true. But, were it not for Tyler, I would have no reason to even write this blog. He has taught me so much and motivated to be constantly researching his life-threatening allergy. He has helped me to love children like him I have never even met.
Yet, Tyler is still a 4 year old little boy. He beats up on his little brother. He doesn't always obey his parents. Yes, he's just like any other 4 year old boy. His peanut allergy is not something you see when you meet him. It's just one small part of him that makes him who he is.
In honor of his birthday, I thought others that follow this blog might enjoy seeing how Tyler is just like any other kid his age. You all know he has a serious peanut allergy. Here are a few things to help you get to know who he is beyond that fact.
Favorite Food: Pizza (this is new since he outgrew his dairy allergy in February)
Favorite Movie: Disney's Cars (in fact his entire room is dedicated to this fact)
Favorite Music Group: Rascal Flatts (his love of these guys borders on obsession some days!)
Favorite Object: A tattered bear named "Blueberrry." (I gave him this at 6 months to help him sleep through the night. He has not gone a night without him since!)
Favorite TV Shows: Blue's Clues and Thomas the Tank Engine
Person He Resembles: He's the spitting image of his Daddy
Favorite Place to Eat: McDonald's
Favorite Song: Life is a Highway (by Rascal Flatts, of course!)
Favorite Bible Characters: Jesus & Daniel
Best Friend at School: Marcus (they both love Thomas the Tank Engine)
My favorite things about Tyler: He has a wonderful heart. He truly cares about each member of the family. He constantly tells us all that he loves us. Even when he was hours away from possibly being hospitalized, he was helping me care for his sick brother by getting him changes of clothes last week. He was as worried about his little brother as I was.
One of my favorite memories of Tyler is when I was pregnant with Dylan. I was sick nearly waking moment. This could have been a problem since Tyler was a toddler. But he was so well-behaved. On a couple of occasions he even gave me his beloved teddy bear Blueberry to comfort me.
As Tyler grows and matures, I can see how much I truly like him as a person, rather than just love him because he is my son. I know I already feel like he is a great friend. He is very smart and responsible. I am so thankful for that fact since it helps him tremendously as he begins to manage his allergy.
While I wish each day that Tyler was not afflicted with his peanut allergy, I can no longer imagine him without it. It is shaping who he is as a person. It has changed who I am as a Mom. It has brought us closer together as a Mother and son. For that, I am thankful.
Happy (belated) Birthday my sweet Tyler!!
2 comments:
Oh my gosh, I hope you save this and give it to him when he's grown. This is so wonderful! I can relate to this, since my son (age 3) is so emotionally aware. He takes care of the babies at his playgroup, and is always saying "I love you" as well! He is also understanding now that if we say he can't eat something, it means it has peanuts. He'll say "oh, it has peanuts? Ok, mommy." Also, Calvin has been obsessed with trains since he was a baby--especially Thomas and Friends. I think that kids who have to deal with something chronic--like a peanut allergy--have a special sensitivity in life. Being different creates a different awareness. I agree with you Robyn, this allergy is definitely shaping who he is as a person. I can't imagine my little boy any other way. Many blessings to you and your family.
Such a wonderful tribute. And so nice to learn more about Tyler. My 21-month old son Nicholas LOVES Thomas too and everything CARS. I am a new PA mom as my 21-month old son had a rather severe reaction when he got his hands "into" some a few weeks ago. It's been an emotional rollercoaster for sure. But your blog has helped me navigate. Thank you!!
Tammy Phillips
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