Lions, Hippos, Monkeys, Giraffes - Heehaw!

[Jodi]

Just wanted to share...

Ryan picked-up his guitar last night and started playing and singing songs... Take me out to the ball game, ABC's, Bob the Builder. Then he did something amazing... he MADE UP A SONG! Yes, the title ... Lions, Hippos, Monkeys, Giraffes.

So he's doing this, and then, he starts laughing (sounds like "hahahahaha heehaw") - he said 'Pinochio' after that - referring to the part when the boy was turning into a donkey - the boy laughs then heehaws like a donkey.

So again, he startes singing... Lions, Hippos, Monkeys, Giraffes hahahah heehaw!!! WHAT A RIOT! Oh man, I wish I had it on video -- too funny and a whole lot of fun!

Jodi

[ValerieC]

Too cute Jodi!

[Valerie]

That is so cute, Jodi. Don't you love seeing their minds work and coming up with this stuff?

[Jodi]

I guess what I loved about it was I got to see Ryan just being a kid and truly enjoying the moment. I think I don't allow myself to do that enough, and it isn't as hard to do as I probably make it. It really did touch me though, and I enjoyed it so much I started tearing up - tears of joy

Jodi

[Valerie]

I know what you mean. Nicholas was running around this evening, just being a BOY and having fun, and my husband said, "I would have never dreamed 2 yrs ago that we'd get to see him like this." He was a VERY sick little boy with his heart problems. So I truly understand how great it is to see them enjoying life so much!

Does Ryan take guitar lessons?

[Jodi]

No... not yet anyway

Here's a picture of him playing. It's fun because he really enjoys it - takes a bow after every song! LOL!

[Valerie]

OK, now, that boy looks ready for some lessons! Come on, mom!

[Becky]

what a good looking young man you have, he come here and play the chicken song for Justin, Justin loves to stand up on the table and dance and sing for me, so they can have a band together, LOL
Becky

[Ericsmomma]

Jodi,

Love it!!! Dolly