This special song is the song I sing to my Eli every night. Followed by a fun game, that only he and I play called “matching cheeks, noses, and kisses.” The smile on his face when we are together is something that I hold close to my heart!
Middle children are certainly distinct! Eli amazes me every day with his charisma. As the middle child, with an older brother who is neurodiverse and a baby brother who needs a ton of my attention, Eli continues to amaze me with so many innate God-given gifts. From the time he was two years old we called him the “Mayor” because he has that sparkle. He enters a room with confidence and leaves each individual feeling a sense of purpose.
Some of Eli’s gifts:
He holds a special relationship with each brother. It’s like he knows what they need and accepts them for who they are!
Superb negotiator
Easily makes friends
Sometimes a drama “KING”
Self-motivated to succeed and exhibits independence
Stubborn
Often finds creative ways to get my attention…. often melting my heart and other times leaving me questioning my parenting!
Below is what we call “Our song”
We listen and sing this song together especially on nights where the day felt tough or we just need a little extra love.
Spending this time with Eli instantly changes my mood and gives him a sense of peace and love that is indescribable.
Thank you, God, for blessing me with Elias Francis!
You Are My Sunshine
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You’ll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don’t take my sunshine away
The other night dear, as I lay sleeping
I dreamt I held you in my arms
And now that you’re here, my dreams are waking
And I will keep you from all harm
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You’ll never know dear, how much I love you
But, please don’t take my sunshine away
I’ll always love you, and make you happy
I’ll pick you up when, when you’ve fallen down
You turn the sky blue when it is raining
You always keep the sunshine around
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You’ll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don’t take my sunshine away