So, even when at peace, some things just stink. Like (1) bad dreams that seem to stay with you all day, making your heart heavy; (2) google panic (mamas you know what I mean!); and (3) sitting with sweet Sammie B and her puzzle tonight, and asking her to put it together. She could not get the pieces to fit exactly in their respective holes (its a big wooden puzzle), but when I asked her to show ME where each piece went, she showed me. Without even looking at the puzzle. So, I realize that she knows EXACTLY where each piece goes (by memory no less), but her eyes or hands or both just won't cooperate in putting them there. And that made my heart sad. Because it must be so frustrating for her. So, yeah, that stinks. And just for tonight, I'm letting myself feel sad about these things that stink.
Tomorrow, however, is a new day.
About Me
- Momttorney
- I'm a mom, wife, and lawyer. The roles conflict sometimes, and I'm still trying to figure out how to navigate all three. Never imagined "mom" would feel so fabulous, or that doing it all would be so hard . . . this blog chronicles my attempts to "do it all" (and trying to figure out what that even means). My little family: Sammie B - my "late pre-term" baby girl, who has an infectious smile, magical laugh, and amazing personality. She melts me every single day. Because she has cerebral palsy (with resulting motor and vision challenges) sweet Sammie B works harder than any little girl should ever have to. As the lucky parents to this amazing little girl, we'll stop at nothing to enable and empower her to be her VERY best self. - Mia - the newest addition. She was just born (full-term!) in October 2011, and we are just figuring her out. We are already head over heels in love with her (and her fiery little temper!) -B - the husband, daddo, man behind the momttorney that is me.
Maddie
3 comments:
Don't get too discouraged by things like the puzzle. She knows what to do and her body will catch up to her mind. Timmy can do puzzles and shape sorters, but most of the time, he'll try to jam the circle into the square. I used to think he just didn't get it, but he was very proud of himself when he finally jammed the wrong shape through. Every kid explores and learns in their own way I think. She probably doesn't know she should be frustrated by it and she is way too sweet to make me think she's anything but happy all the time.
Lisa
We know this story all to well..My bristol knows what she wants to do also but struggles getting it done!
and we also are in the same boat. i know P's mind works it's just getting his body to cooperate.
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