tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163766535638871272.post424603857999837835..comments2023-06-30T04:33:06.354-07:00Comments on The Adventures of My Sammie B and Our Little Family : ConfessionMomttorneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783917281663075229noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163766535638871272.post-58318612930918326612012-03-27T22:06:41.870-07:002012-03-27T22:06:41.870-07:00It totally sucks that she has to work so hard to d...It totally sucks that she has to work so hard to do things that other kids without physical delays don't have to, and how hard it must be as a parent to watch your child struggle. But you know, because she works so hard to do those things, it's that much more magical. Each new accomplishment is special, amazing, and beautiful. Sam learning to walk is an amazing testament to her strength, and yours. And she is clearly determined to get there!<br /><br />What lovely little ladies!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173655298262399906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163766535638871272.post-59014705939269919892012-03-25T11:54:06.320-07:002012-03-25T11:54:06.320-07:00I agree with Cristina - Sammie B will make a minio...I agree with Cristina - Sammie B will make a minion out of her sister. My elder daughter gets a lot of value out of getting the younger to do her bidding.<br /><br />You wrote "I'm slowly, deliberately working on me. Working on the way I react to these moments. Working on letting myself JUST feel the joy. JUST let these moments be theirs and theirs alone." <br /><br />As to guilt and mom feelings - I feel for you honey. I am giving up being incredibly strong all the time (or I want to act as if I am) and will finally actually see a counselor to try to sort out some of these feelings and reactions. I've not yet felt I had the time to spend on me and really I still don't but I now suspect that I must do this or risk affecting both girls in a bad way. Well child vs. child with issues, and vice versa, and am I responding correctly and evenly, and how do I explain why medicines are needed, and OT and PT and on and on and on . . . if you find out any insights for free or without spending significant time, please tell.<br /><br /><br />Both are beautiful, by the way!GingerBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976594257345428901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163766535638871272.post-43351257994451170472012-03-24T16:18:32.658-07:002012-03-24T16:18:32.658-07:00Thank you for being so honest. Just...thank you.Thank you for being so honest. Just...thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163766535638871272.post-50095374848323406612012-03-23T08:41:01.663-07:002012-03-23T08:41:01.663-07:00This hits very close to home. Victoria has surpas...This hits very close to home. Victoria has surpassed all of Bertrand's physical milestones. The first few big ones were VERY hard on me. But it got easier. I promise. Now, I am that obnoxious proud parent--for BOTH my amazing kids. :) That's why I had to modify my blog. I never want Victoria to think that she is less important or wonderful to me. And Bertrand? He knows he is the man. He doesn't mind his sister's abilities at all. In fact, he manipulates her ALL THE TIME. Elmo video ended? Shake the iPad so Victoria will come over and turn it on. Toy is too far away? Make noise so Victoria will pick it up and then snatch it from her (he may not have much control but he is STRONG). Sammie B is a smart cookie! Mia will be her minion in no time. :)Cristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05624255220638749596noreply@blogger.com