Babyjandbean

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• One Year

  

  ago today started like any other day. I woke the boys up (because they only sleep in on days that we need to be somewhere), got them dressed and dropped Parker... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2012 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Distracted

  

  I've had quite a few people contact me lately to ask if everything is ok. They were worried because I haven't posted here in a while.I'm so sorry I've kept you... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2012 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hanging with Baby J

  

  I've been making an extra effort lately to spend as much one-on-one time with Baby J as possible. He had been showing signs of jealousy towards his brother and... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fall Photo Bomb

  

  I love the fall. And my boys.Seriously, fall is my favorite time of year. I love the colors, scents and tastes. But more than anything, I have been enjoying... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Could It Be So Simple?

  

  Yesterday was Bean's follow up at the CP clinic at Children's. No, he doesn't have CP but the clinic sees children with various conditions, syndromes and... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• "I Need a Case Manager."

  So many times, I've heard parents of kids with special and complex medical needs say that they need a case manager. I can certainly relate. The good news is tha... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Deleted

  Oops! I was fooling around with Blogger's mobile app and I accidentally deleted my last post. It was about being back. And the reason that I haven't been writin... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm Back. I Hope...

  It's been a while since I've posted. Why? Because I am really, unbelievably tired.Bean has never slept well but his sleep recently went from bad to even worse... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Surgery Update

  

  I apologize. This update is long overdue.Bean's dental surgery was last Wednesday. We headed to the hospital bright and early. After checking in, we were sent t... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tomorrow is the Day...

  

  Bean's dental surgery is tomorrow morning.I wrote about it before here and here.We have to be at the hospital at 7:45. I'm glad it's relatively early so that... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Freezing Time

  

  Baby J started (back to) preschool on Friday. He had a hard time falling asleep the night before so we had to wake him up in the morning. As soon as he saw me,... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'll Never...

  

  How many times have I said that? Too many to count.Just about two months ago, I wrote a similar post about eating my words when we bought our mini van.So... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Who's a Big Boy?

  

  Time flies.Bean turned two on Monday. And we had a small family gathering on Sunday to celebrate. He's obsessed with Yo Gabba Gabba right now so he was... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• But They're So Darn Cute...

  

  The dudes were getting pretty shaggy so they got haircuts earlier this week when my mother was here.In case you didn't know, my mother is a hairdresser.Both of... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• What a Difference...

  

  Wow. What a difference a week can make...If you recall the drama from last week (if not, you can read about it here), you'll be pleased to know that Bean's... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mmmm...Pizza!

  So, we had pizza for dinner tonight. Real pizza. Not gluten free/dairy free pizza. Real, greasy, gooey pizza. And it was awesome. Bean even had a little taste! Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Are You Kidding Me?

  Really? Really?!?! Ugh! I mean, come on!Last week, I mentioned that I finally worked up the nerve to request a new PT for Bean. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 DIARIES, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Doctors Treating Special Needs Parents with Respect

  

  Last week, Bean went for his anesthesiology consult prior to dental surgery scheduled in early September - but we're on the cancellation list and hoping for an... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• It's All About Him...

  

  It's been a busy week filled with therapy and two appointments at Children's (more on that in another post) and today, we had Bean's quarterly evaluation for... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• There's No Place Like Home

  

  We got back from our family vacation last Tuesday and, if you can believe it, this is the first time I've turned my computer on since BEFORE we left! Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION