Life’s a Dance

After two crazy weeks, this week should be a bit better. As far as he knows, Jim will have normal days–home in the morning after PT, possibly at lunch and then by 5:30! I’m so excited!!

My goal tomorrow is to read blogs! I haven’t read blogs, really, since before Ben was born. [...]

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Ben had a well-baby appointment today. He’s up to 10lbs even (almost 2.5 pounds over his birthweight). And he’s grown an inch. At four weeks, Elizabeth was just barely a pound over her birthweight. Nursing issues continue but we’re sludging through them. Two bouts of thrush, blanched nipples, high palete [...]

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My baby girl,
As I put you to bed tonight, I couldn’t help but think that this may be the last night I do so as a mother to just you.  A whirl of emotions, for sure.  For 2000 nights, I’ve been the one to put you to bed.  And to parent you back to sleep [...]

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Snagged from Cory
I would never:
Purposefully shame her.
I always:
Try to give lots of hugs, kisses and I love yous.
I got an easy ride when it came to:
How “portable” she’s been.  She doesn’t have a strong need for strict routine, so we’ve been able to do lots of traveling.
The part I dislike most about parenting is:
The lack [...]

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We had Elizabeth’s early intervention evaluation today to see if she’d graduate out or transition on since she’s turning 3 soon.  She graduated out!!!  When she was tested at 22 months, she tested 9 months expressive and 11 months receptive.  Now, at almost-36 months, she tested at 39 months (3yr3m) expressive and 43 months (3yr7m) [...]

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