Tuesday, a school bus pulls up to our house to pick up Lamp for preschool. Lamp was squealing, excited and driving as fast as her power chair would take her, which was obviously not fast enough. Finally, she was starting preschool this year, or as she tells everyone Pre-K kindergarten. We’re still working on that...
My favorite thing about this picture is I didn’t edit anything other than the size. The sky really was that blue and the grass really was that green. We returned to a long held family tradition of apple picking this past weekend. While it looks hot and sunny in this picture, there was...
I can’t remember where I was going exactly–maybe out to California to visit my brother?–but it was my first time away on a vacation by myself since becoming a mom. I believe PSP was about 2 1/2 years old. Traveling before kids always seemed so full of frustration and inconvenience. Are you kidding me…...
***Hey guys, Miggy here. Before todays spotlight I just wanted to post a link to a sweet family who’s youngest daughter was born with Trisomy 4p and at 15 months old passed away this week. It seems that her passing was unexpected. If you feel so inclined to check out their blog and send some...
recent watercolor sketches While my studio is a ways from being finished (I have a vision in my head though…and it’s lovely) but right now it’s functional. And lately I’ve been painting every day. Every. Day. You have no idea how good it feels to be doing that. Anyway I’m going to be selling some...
–You need me, to put you in the trees. Mates of State We all say no to our kids. No to more candy, later bedtimes, running in the street, eating mud, hitting siblings, saying bad words, and on and on. For all its brevity and even its bad rap, no is a very important word....
I have never been so busy in my life. One of the biggest transitions to our new life in Cincinnati has been adjusting to B’s new work schedule. In San Antonio B used to get home from work at 4:30 everyday. At the latest. Often times walking in the door around 4. How dreamy is that?...
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I'm an author, artist, and disability advocate. I live with my handsome husband and three beautiful daughters in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Yup, that is EXACTLY how I felt last year! It was so much work to get him into school and then one they're there, it HITS you! But it's so worth it. Mine loves school and craves the routine. Summer was dreadful for us all. Starting school this year again was a breeze, as he went right back to his routine so happily.
Next year, you'll be a seasoned pro. I remember last year I was freaking out and this year it couldn't come soon enough. I was doing one of those Back-to-School happy dances 🙂
Wow…so well put! I can so relate to the want them but don't want them business. You said it so perfectly! Good luck to you guys! I don't know how you do so much. You really impress me, friend. xoxoxooxoxox
This. Parenting is exactly this. Thanks for making my heart swell and my eyes tear up. I needed that today.
Kelly
Funny she told you to get off the bus. I know not to you. My oldest did the same thing her first day of school. It's hard, I know. Hugs
Bravest girl is right! I thought my daughter was brave when she begged off my offer to drive her to school her first day of kindergarten and walk her to her classroom. Nope, she wanted to get on that school bus and no mom. BUT, she had her big brother with her on the bus and to walk her to her class. Lamp did it by herself. I'm *47* and wish I had half of her spirit and gumption!
Go Lamp!
That IS a very big school bus.
I want to comment on a few of your previous posts: the school outfit posts reminded me of the opening sequence of the t.v. show Blossom. Looks like you were all having fun.
Lamp in a tree: My thoughts when I saw that picture:
"Rock a bye baby in the tree top"
"Is that Lamp in the tree?"
"Is that a photo shopped photo?"
"Is that Lamp in the tree?"
"No, Lamp is sitting under the tree on the blanket."
"That's not Lamp on the blanket. That's the new baby. The family has new baby."
"The new baby really has gotten big."
"Cool! Lamp in a tree!!!"
"Awesome photo!"