That Jordan will go to Kindergarten in 2011. Some of her friends are going to be in Kindergarten this Fall. This Fall? How is that possible?
How can she be so big? My mind is blown. I should have seen it coming.
By the way… In the last few weeks, Jordan has been extra focused and happy [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Mommy Thoughts'
I just realized…
February 17th, 2010 · 3 Comments · 2010, Mommy Thoughts
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I’m SO sorry.
January 10th, 2010 · 4 Comments · 2010, Mommy Thoughts
I was taken aback earlier this week when a person who I recently got to know found out I have a daughter with a limb difference. She immediately said: “OH! I’m SO sorry. That must be so hard.”
But it isn’t. And her reaction took me off guard for some reason. Maybe it was the overt [...]
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Stage Mommy Pride
December 16th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Dancing, Mommy Thoughts, School, jordan
Yeah… We had another big dance performance for Jordan. It isn’t the Nutcracker (since we’re at a new school now) but it was a great experience anyway. Jordan did a wonderful job and I have to share the video for you to see:
Jordan Dancing in her Recital from NerdyMom on Vimeo.
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Feeling a bit stressed
October 9th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Dancing, Mommy Thoughts, October08, jordan
I have a lot going on right now… And I don’t feel like I’m ready for any of it. I’m leading a huge project for election night. Jordan and I go to Chicago the next day to build a new proshtetic and a few days after we get home I’m headed to Shanghai to conduct [...]
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Connecting without BlogHer
July 18th, 2008 · No Comments · BlogHer, Blogging, July08, Mommy Thoughts, Pity Party
So there’s this big event underway that only Mom Bloggers really know about. It’s called BlogHer. It’s a really cool way women bloggers connect each and every year. It happens in the summer, which makes sense. But it also happens close to my family vacation time and I haven’t been able to attend… Let along [...]
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An end to a great vacation
July 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment · July08, Mommy Thoughts, Screaming, Vacation08, jordan
We’re wrapping up our first day of driving home from a great vacation. The kids have been pretty tolerant although I think they’ve just about had enough driving for today. I have to say, the more often we visit Maine, the more thankful I am to have such a beautiful place to visit with my [...]
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"I can’t do it."
June 18th, 2008 · 3 Comments · June08, Mommy Thoughts, can't, jordan
I knew it would happen someday… But it’s happening now. Jordan is telling me “I can’t do it.” She often says it with a task she can do but takes extra effort. Most of the time it is putting on underwear or shorts.
“I can’t do it.”
But you can. I’ve seen you do it. I know [...]
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Wow. I’m an Alltop Mom!
May 5th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Blogging, May08, Mommy Thoughts, alltop
I’ve been a mom blogger since 2004 (I started with Mom Thoughts). It isn’t as long as many people out there. I have this small little following and I love everyone who visits here. I’ve always wondered if there were ways to make sure I reach as many moms out there who have kids with [...]
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Ten years ago…
April 3rd, 2008 · 4 Comments · April08, Mommy Thoughts
I had no idea what my life had in store for me… But I knew I wanted Randy to be a part of it.
Ten years ago, I thought I knew it all… But I was only just getting started.
Ten years ago, I promised to share my life with my husband and we’ve been on a [...]
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Group pride
March 27th, 2008 · 4 Comments · ABS, Amputee, March08, Mommy Thoughts, Online Support
I’m a co-moderator for a support group that’s been known as the ABS Support Group for a long time. ABS stands for Amniotic Band Syndrome — a diagnosis many kids get when they’re born missing pieces of limbs. It’s what my doctor said immediately. I’m now very skeptical with that diagnosis… And I lean more [...]
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I’m seeing a trend
February 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Food, Mommy Thoughts
I was a big nature-loving hippie type in college — At least before I really got into this journalism thing. I would hike and camp and eat a lot of vegetables. Yeah, I went through a vegetarian phase and I’ll admit I’m still a bit skeptical about meat products.
But as my life got busier and [...]
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Mommy misses her kids
January 31st, 2008 · 3 Comments · Cameron, January08, Milestone, Mommy Thoughts, Poop, Potty Training, Reading, Swimming, Talking, Therapy, Work, jordan
I have been working a lot. A lot.
When I walked into the house today, Jordan squealed with excitement. She scrambled up the stairs. She babbled to her heart’s delight. She missed me.
I’ve been swamped at the beginning of a new semester – There has been a culmination of projects that need attention at the [...]
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Wow.
January 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · January08, Mommy Thoughts, Work
So… Yesterday I had a moment to myself. I was able to take a really long shower. You know, the kind you take when you don’t have any concerns. You know, the kind when you don’t have to wonder if one of the kids is climbing on top of the kitchen table or drawing on [...]
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A little togetherness
December 14th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Blogging, December07, Mommy Thoughts, jordan
I try not to pimp this blog much… I encourage parents of limb-different kids to visit, but I rarely encourage crowds of people to visit. After Jordan’s big performance, I kind of pimped it a bit because I’m really proud. Also, I kind of think it’s special to see the confidence and grace of an [...]
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Hooray Jordan
November 7th, 2007 · No Comments · Insert, Mommy Thoughts, November07, Shoes, Therapy, Walking, jordan
We had our first meeting with our physical therapist in almost two months. We haven’t seen her since she filmed Jordan for a “stride study” that she’s working on. Jordan wasn’t walking properly and was really knock-kneed. Since then we got new shoe inserts and today was the proof: They really work. Jordan’s therapist [...]
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