Disneyland With Grammy

Had to squeeze in one last trip before our annual passes ran out!

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Thank you Jill

My dear friend Jill shared this with me the other day and it really speaks word for word what I feel on a daily basis. It's written by another mother that has special needs children.
You're such an amazing friend Jill. Thank you for being you and letting me be me.

From a Parent

Be Gentle with Me - I may be grieving (especially at first). I may need time to accept, then hurt over, the loss of the "normal" child I thought I would have.

Be Patient with Me - Remember that I have as many as 4 to 20 professionals telling me what I need to do to help my child. It's often overwhelming.

Respect Me - You are the expert in therapy, medicine, or education. I am the expert on my child.

Listen to Me - I spend hours thinking about ways to make life better for my child. I generally know if something won't work at all. I have a lot of good ideas. I read a lot, too.

Encourage Me - Take the time to tell me what I'm doing right. I never feel like I'm doing enough. Point out even the smallest progress you see, because sometimes small progress is all there is to keep me trying.

Understand Me - Understand that as hard as things get sometimes, I would not trade this precious person and all he adds to my life and family for a normal child. He is special, as all children are special, and I know that, even when I'm struggling.

Remember Me - If I burn out, I can't change my job. No one else will step in and take over for me. I am in this for the long haul, so I need to pace myself.

Thank You - Thank you for choosing to be a part of my child's life. Thank you for your patience and dedication. Thank you for caring.

- Robin Prince Monroe

Happy 4th Mother's Day To Me!

Today I celebrated my 4th Mother's Day and it just keeps getting better every year. Probably because I make a list of my demands known ahead of time like, sleeping in, no diaper changes/potty assistance, no dishes, that sort of stuff. Every year my list gets longer. ;) By the time Zack and Jake are in high school I'll probably be celebrating Mother's Day alone...on a secluded beach....drinking a fruity cocktail....being selfish. Hey....everyone deserves a selfish day at least once a year right? Might as well make it a day that Hallmark recognizes with a card. Here is a picture chronicle of my last 4 Mother's Days spent with the cutest twin boys in the history of the world. I love Zachary and Jacob and love Brian for making me a Mommy.

This Famiy Will NEVER Grow Tired Of Going To Disneyland.

Yeah....another trip to Disneyland. ;) I know....I know....sickening....but we wouldn't keep going if we didn't have the best time together as a family! Zack and Jake L..O..V..E Disneyland. It must be hereditary. ;)

This time we went with one of the family's from Zack and Jake's play group.

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Riding in the nose of the Monorail into DL

Flashback Friday!

6 years ago tonight Brian and I were with our friends and family at our wedding rehearsal. Who knew 6 years ago I'd be sitting here today with 3 year old twin boys. By the looks on our faces in this picture, we certainly didn't! LOL

Wordless Wednesday!

A Great Day

Aunt Tiffany and Uncle Tom live on a beautiful piece of property and they're surrounded by their own little vineyard. Uncle Tom made Zack and Jake a tire swing so we headed up to try it out this weekend. The boys had such a fun day!

Those look like some happy faces. I'm pretty sure those smiles equal big thank you's to Uncle Tom!

Time to fly the kite!

Run! Run! Run!

Keep running Uncle Tom! Go!Jake decided to take a load off while Uncle Tom ran all over the vineyard trying to keep the kite in the air. LOL

And now for the really fun toys!

Uncle Tom's toys are the best Momma!

Zack's turn! Out of the way Scooter!

Going up....

Up....

All the way up!!

Awesome!

WEEEEEE!!

I double dog dare you to go jump in the creek Uncle Tom.

Your wish is my command Jake!

Wait....where did he go?

Uncle Tom having a hard time getting in the swing.

Jada

Dig, dig, snort, dig, dig, snort!
Zoey looking a little worse for the wear.

More tractor time.
Aunt Tiffany and Uncle Tom's grape vines are starting to bud!

Riding the RTV with Daddy.

Uncle Tom has a way of sweeping Aunt Tiffany off her feet. :)

A little more swinging before we have to head home.

We had a great day Aunt Tiffany and Uncle Tom. Thanks for letting us come up to play!