Tag: Emma
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Moving day
Today we got Laura moved into the new apartment behind the Jr High. After moving one load in she locked the car key inside the car at Mom’s house and we had to call a locksmith – for nearly $200. It’s obviously (past) time to get a second key. I went with Alyssa, Mariah, and…
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Brass tacks
On day 14 of our new world (the one that started with Laura acting on the conclusion that she was holding the family back) finally arrived at some concrete plans to deal with a significant portion of the care and support needs that we have identified to preserve Laura’s long-term help and well-being. I have…
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A long day
Today was as long day for everyone. I was home from work and Laura and I used the time to do some shopping. We had Ezra as Emma and we learned a valuable lesson. As they constantly had things to talk about and questions to ask her energy plummeted. I know the feeling although she…
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Stretching the tether
I’m grateful for increasing experience. In nursery today I saw how to break the pattern of dependence that trapped me with Noah and extra that Emma is beginning to display. I told her that we weren’t going to repeat that again and then set her down rather than holding her on my lap. She called…