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Welcome to Elijahland: May 2013
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Thursday, May 23, 2013. Update on the Boys: Our First Video Blog. The boys and I made a little video while Daddy was working. These kids crack me up. Wednesday, May 15, 2013. One year ago, we welcomed a sweet baby boy into our hearts and arms. We named him Oliver Luke. Oliver, meaning olive tree (a symbol of peace) and Luke, meaning light. He has certainly lived up to his name, bringing so much peace and light into our lives. Happy first birthday, Oliver. Mom, Dad, and Elijah love you so much. Elijah is ...
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Welcome to Elijahland: As It Gets Harder, It Gets Easier
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Monday, February 9, 2015. As It Gets Harder, It Gets Easier. I wrote the following two weeks ago and never hit publish. I don't know why, I think I got distracted and I'm not sure my head is attached to my body these days. Even still, it all rings true. As it gets harder, it almost gets easier. And in some ways, it makes it easier. Just when you think you've got things figured out, you don't. And that do-to list? Yep, still the same one. Things added, things crossed off. Yes Time does have a way of flyin...
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Welcome to Elijahland: December 2012
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Monday, December 31, 2012. Two Sleds: Firsts in the Snow. Winter was my favorite season as a kid. It's not really my favorite season anymore (driving and bundling up kids and dealing with car-seats, need I say more? But there is something so magical about the first big snow of the season - and something amazing about watching our kids experiencing it. Elijah wasn't up for posing for a picture. Elijah remembered the fun times he's had in previous winters and was excited go sledding down our hill. Subscrib...
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Welcome to Elijahland: Content
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Monday, October 18, 2010. Elijah seems to be thriving in ABA and preschool. He is so happy these days, calm and content and happy. He's busy and he loves it. He soaks in all of the extra attention he's getting. Change is never easy. Sending our boy to preschool hasn't been easy for me, nor has inviting multiple people in our house to do ABA therapy. Not easy, but it is. Love the new pictures. Looks like you were all having fun. October 18, 2010 at 4:13 PM. This is poignant and sweet! Hi there Little E!
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Welcome to Elijahland: January 2014
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014. I only wrote 13 posts last year. Thirteen. That's only one a month and it bums me out. Back in 2009, I wrote 114 posts. Those were the days. It bums me out because I am a writer. And I should be writing more. It's 2014 and I'm not off to a great start. I should be writing. Not just writing, but writing more. Someone glue me to my keyboard. Or something. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Elijahland [at] gmail [dot] com. View my complete profile. Going Back in Time. For Love Or Funny.
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Welcome to Elijahland: August 2014
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Thursday, August 7, 2014. I never intended to take such a long break from blogging (sorry about that). The last several months have been super busy. We've been living life to the fullest. Swimming, camping, fishing and the Fourth of July = lots of summer fun. It's a good life. I have lots of updates, my dear readers (are you still here? But, that'll have to wait until the next time. In the meantime, I wanted to let you all know we are still alive (and well). And having lots of fun while we're at it.
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Welcome to Elijahland: November 2013
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013. I have had so much anxiety about sending Elijah to school. The worst was in August before school had even started. I was so worried for him. Worried about bullying. Worried he wouldn't get what he needs. Worried about his inability to tell me if things weren't going well. Just plain worried. This idea of mainstreaming was both exhilarating and terrifying to me. Would the other "typical" kids accept Elijah? Would they be nice? Is this even going to work? Do they like him?
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Welcome to Elijahland: January 2015
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Friday, January 9, 2015. This week marks our return to our new normal. Elijah is back to school after winter break, Andy is back to work and my mom (who had helped us for a few weeks) is back home. So, this is my new life. The younger kids are sleeping and Elijah is at school. I'm truly alone for the first time in several months (because any woman who's ever been pregnant knows that you're never alone when you're carrying a child in your womb). Oh wait. I'm not really alone, am I? In the afternoon, Olive...
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Welcome to Elijahland: February 2014
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014. I had a memory a few weeks ago. I'm finally taking the time to write it down. Fairytales do come true - sometimes with baby legs in the face. I quickly grabbed a couple of things and longingly looked at the baby clothes as we walked by the infant department on the way out of the store. My hand rested on a blue and white outfit, allowing myself to feel the softness of the fabric between my fingers. I dreamed about dressing our baby boy and taking him home. Going Back in Time.
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Welcome to Elijahland: September 2013
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Elijah started kindergarten today. How did this kid get to be so big? He did great on his first day and we're excited to see what this year will bring. He's still being a rock star. He went 7 times on day two, no accidents. Day three (today) he went 7 times again with two accidents when we left the house. He really is getting this thing! Still shouting on that rooftop! When I told him to "give me a smile." :). Elijah is getting to be such a big kid. Sunday, September 1, 2013.
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