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May on tour

January 31, 2010 at 00:41

Mama Lewis

London - Detroit – Wales – Chicago… and now – Palm Desert, California. May is half-way around the world. Her mama is with her: soaking up the sunshine, admiring the snowcapped mountains, sleeping in while Grandma does the early shift, swimming outside – that’s right! And, not only swimming outside, but walking, eating, chatting – [...]

Last week – update

January 29, 2010 at 06:37

Mama Lewis

The short version: Depressing. Hard work. Some moments of major positivity. The long version: May started school and her father visited her new nursery, both of which I think are amazing places that will strive to improve May’s development. May and I also met with multiple professionals. In general, I’d say that everyone involved with [...]

May’s first day at school!

January 21, 2010 at 21:22

Mama Lewis

Some people would say that eight months old is far too young to start school. HA! I say to you. HA! And – double HA! Yesterday, May and I started at Small Steps. Class consisted of songs and toys combined with lots of stretching and movement. They used drums and chimes, lots of textures and [...]

Jam-packed week

January 18, 2010 at 11:17

Mama Lewis

Every day this week, May has some kind of appointment. It is always inevitable right before I leave for the States – which I am on Saturday. But, before that happens, we have to make it through this marathon week. Physio on Monday. Official statement about the negligent pharmacist on Tuesday. Small Steps class on Wednesday. [...]

This week I’m… focusing on hand to mouth.

January 13, 2010 at 22:30

Mama Lewis

Just a half hour ago, May snuggled into my arm, her head against my chest, positioned for the final drift off into sleep. Nestled in, her hand naturally curled towards her face. She often lies like this, sometimes even sucking a bit on the edge of her hand if she can place her head close [...]