Today I stare in awe with pride, amazement & thanks, as he turns his toothbrush in his hand just right, not yet with ease, but without guidance, to brush his back teeth. Something so simple, yet so monumental, one twist of the wrist I will never forget. Thank you Sam for giving me the opportunity […]
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9/8/11 5:08am Sam: Mom I have to pee! MOM! Mom: Sam, what are you supposed to do if you have to pee? You don’t need to call me, you just get up & go. Sam: But I need your help mom, the things in my room scare me. Mom: Why because it’s dark? Would it […]
View PostBrotherly love
9/7/11 We picked up Sam from his first ride home on the school bus today, as soon as he get’s off, Max swoops in for a hug “Hi Sam” craving his idol, his big brother to acknowledge him.
View PostEarthquake & Irene
Last week was interesting. Sam is really starting to talk different. Feel like he’s starting to “get it”. Max, tried reaching to the ceiling to show me he’s just “a little big”. Tuesday, Terri, took the boys to the Atlantis water park in Centreville. I met them after work… and the earthquake. Scared the crap […]
View PostPeer Pressure
Sam is walking around with a piece of masking tape in his hand, calling himself, “The Tape Man” looking for something to tape. After a good 90 seconds, he’s about to give up and sees the paper gum ball machine on the wall. He says, “I’m gonna tape these gum balls.” Mom quickly replies, “I […]
View Post max & sam, peerBack in the Game
Alright, I’m back! There has been so much I’d like to document the last several months. Which of course I can’t remember the majority of it. Terri is reading books to the children in their room. We just put those glow in the dark stars and planets on the ceiling. I just linked up a […]
View PostMilestone
Thursday – Terri asked Sam what his favorite movie was. He picked Lady and the Tramp I think. But then…. he asked her what her favorite movie was!!
View PostBack to the ER
Moments after my last post, Terri comes home with migraine and stroke like blood pressure. We rounded up the children and headed to St. Joe’s. She went in alone and I stayed in the van with the children. Awake at this point. Rough night to say the least – Terri was released about 4 am. […]
View PostI got nothing
Trying to remember the little gems from the week is pretty frickin difficult. Might go back to tweeter. We’re out growing our kitchen table. Might be actually getting rid of the high chair after 3.5 years. Terri moved it to the basement today.
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