tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post1975526624052702491..comments2024-03-24T09:23:09.202-07:00Comments on Outrageous Fortune: All growed upShastahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01013565031179610593noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-44791811574636764272011-08-07T19:21:58.093-07:002011-08-07T19:21:58.093-07:00Applause to you for using "no" at one ye...Applause to you for using "no" at one year! That was the age we selected also. In fact, a family rule became - anything you want for the first year. Meaning we changed the world around our firstborn and didn't scold him before he could understand. You joy in this milestone is deserved. <br />BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-85428522685525555832011-08-02T02:39:56.163-07:002011-08-02T02:39:56.163-07:00I tend to say my son has two birthdays. The calen...I tend to say my son has two birthdays. The calendar one when he was born and the day he became mine and left the hospital. <br /><br />Those "ah ha" moments are so precious, when you see those new joys the boy share with each other and with you. Enjoy every one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-76652707812944572952011-08-01T09:07:31.281-07:002011-08-01T09:07:31.281-07:00Thanks Andi. I sure hope so. I have sort of a runn...Thanks Andi. I sure hope so. I have sort of a running "pros cons" list in my mind of the various advantages and disadvantages a disabled person of having a twin. On the one hand, they don't get near as much focused attention, but hey, maybe that's a good thing that they are left alone once in a while!Shastahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013565031179610593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-85376198813823917242011-08-01T07:29:49.966-07:002011-08-01T07:29:49.966-07:00I used to get that question about age all the time...I used to get that question about age all the time when Sarah Kate was a baby. She was so tiny that I think people were a little freaked out that a newborn-sized child would be so alert and engaged. Later, when she wasn't able to walk/crawl/sit, people freaked a little for different reasons. <br /><br />Malachi is lucky to have Jaden - he will push him in ways that a therapist can't. Motivation is half the battle.Andihttp://www.bringingthesunshine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-45751032071262211902011-07-31T21:52:22.971-07:002011-07-31T21:52:22.971-07:00Thanks Sue! I also love that Meredith is their aun...Thanks Sue! I also love that Meredith is their auntie and therefore that you all are their extended family. <br />I'm going to cash in that hug raincheck the next time I see you!Shastahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013565031179610593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27546414.post-69465160379496740042011-07-31T21:23:21.607-07:002011-07-31T21:23:21.607-07:00Shasta - this post makes me smile - a smile that m...Shasta - this post makes me smile - a smile that mothers everywhere should understand. The struggles of parenthood are unique to the children you are raising - yet universal in parenting. I love reading your blog - sometimes I want to laugh, sometimes I want to cry and mostly I want to hug you. Jaden and Malachi are the luckiest boys to have you and Matt as parents. Their blue eyes shine with appreciation of your love. We, as parents, can't see some of the gifts our kids bring until time has past. This doesn't mean we don't appreciate and love the "joy" of parenthood - only that we often are involved in the details and logistics of our situations - we need to be reminded to take a breath. Enjoy those moments such as the one you described of the boys laughing in unison - where is my spell check! I, also, love that my daughter Meredith is an auntie to your precious sons. The gift of friendship and love is a circle that continues to grow. sueSueFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217226120979104105noreply@blogger.com