Learning by Momosis

While I’ve said I’m not quite in blogging mode, today warrants a special entry. Well, technically it was yesterday, since I’m writing this at 12:25 am.
A bouncy chair has been a critical part of our sleeping routine for over 3 years. So much so that Oma and Papa even designed and fabricated a special oversized bouncy [...]

I had my last scheduled therapist appointment on Tuesday morning. I started seeing Mr. T in the Fall of 2008, and I’ve mentioned him here from time to time.
How do I thank someone who was able to shine a flashlight down into the darkness and patiently guide me back to the light? Back to myself? [...]

I finished up two paper F-18 Hornet airplanes today, and I feel like the coolest mom in the world for doing so. That is all.

Bear is 3 years old. Today is a great day, because he ate chocolate pudding! Woo Hoo!
Here’s a not-so-quick review on Bear’s eating, although I assure you I am still leaving out lots of details.
Bear started out as a weak, struggling baby who left the hospital at 5 days old and under 5 lbs. He had [...]

I figure an update on the day is due before I doze off…
The boys and I had a better than average day through lunch and up to the start of naptime. I was really proud of how well they were doing today. I’ve been talking about this “special day” coming up for a couple of [...]

July 21, 2009
To: My Own Worst Critic
From: Naomi Momosis
Dear Ms. Critic,
This letter will confirm that your position with Momosis, Inc. has been eliminated due to a lack of funding. As a result, your employment Momosis with  will be terminated effective today, July 21, 2009. 
A recent audit has demonstrated that your position is no longer required, and due to the current emotional [...]

Last Night: Boys both are wired and get to sleep late, so I’m to sleep about an hour late.
Today:
2:30 am - I’m awake, so I get up to try and take care of a few things…
3:00 - 4:30 am - Isaac calling for me. Go in to help him get back to sleep, which took about [...]

 One year ago today, we finalized the adoption of Roo and Bear in a simple, routine, profound, and beautiful court ceremony.
Leading up to this day, our 18 months with the boys had been filled with high, lows, frustration, and rejoicing as I had never experienced before. Even as their daily care was turning out to [...]

When Bear and Roo start acting out, I often have to stop and remind myself that they may simply want some attention from me. After I explain to them that I want them to use their words, rather than throw a small police car at my head, I try to stop what I’m doing and take some time [...]

And yes, he means a helicopter. Out of Smarties. Okay…