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The one good thing that happened between all the puking and screaming

May 30, 2013 at 08:24

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Click on the photo to enlarge and see the Vomit Monster stalking his preyClick on the photo to enlarge and see the Vomit Monster stalking his prey

My son is a Vomit Monster. On our trip to Wales this week for one last visit with Nana before THE SURGERY, Ieuan turned into Godzilla. That is, if Godzilla demolished Tokyo by puking. I’ve turned it into a poem: Puke On the way to Wales Puke Coming home from Wales Puke On the car [...]

Newsflash: Disabled child has fun and is fun!

April 21, 2013 at 19:42

Mama Lewis

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May at Kew in one of the greenhouses

Our pre-birthday celebrations have begun. May’s fourth birthday – and yes, I can’t believe it and other appropriate clichés – is on Tuesday. Today, we took her to one of her favorite places, Kew Gardens in London. It is a vast playground perfect for those in wheelchairs and otherwise, as it is completely accessible. Today, we [...]

Two amazing kids who proved everyone wrong

January 20, 2013 at 21:42

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May sledding yesterday was partially inspired by these two boys who I wrote about today on the BabyCenter Blog. Being the kind of sappy, sentimental type, their story – orginally written about on this Sport Illustrated Kids Blog – had me blubbering like a baby. Here’s my take on their story: Connor Long refused to believe [...]

Ieuan’s first birthday (pics!)

July 16, 2012 at 23:06

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Good morning, birthday boy!Good morning, birthday boy!

Ieuan’s first birthday was on July 5th, just over a week ago. It will sound like a complete cliché, but he really did make me happy. The sound of his healthy cry, was the beginning of a new life for both of us. Another cliché. Who cares? It is beyond my abilities to sum up [...]

Happy Birthday May! You are THREE!

April 23, 2012 at 00:16

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May celebrates her birthday at Kew GardensMay celebrates her birthday at Kew Gardens

Six-months ago, when I wrote my bi-annual birthday review of May, I really despaired. I didn’t say so in the post – these birthday posts are times to reflect on progress and celebrate May’s happiness. But, her list of achievements was not all that distinguishable from the six-months previous. When I composed it, I panicked. [...]