The official license to read

This past week, I declared Jordan a real reader. It came with her first library card. We rushed over to the library after school one evening and filled out all of the paper work. Jordan’s first library card required her signature and an opportunity to read as many books she wants in a three week…

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Making mommy proud

This week was the yearly chance for Jordan and I to meet with her pediatrician and see how much she’s grown in the last year.  It’s a chance to us to check in while Jordan is healthy and can just show off her helper arm and talk about all the great skills she’s gained in…

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Tying shoes a little differently

Over the summer Jordan had figured out how to tie her shoes under the guidance of some really wonderful friends at Camp No Limits. The challenge for me was taking those skills and extending it into the real world. Jordan didn’t really own shoes with laces when we got home from camp and I didn’t…

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Quick video

I have a few stories to tell about Jordan… but I’m running around for work. But I wanted to quickly post video of Jordan climbing up the play area at my new gym. She’s amazingly flexible and is so proud of how she can get to the top. She was a bit distracted and we…

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Being a part of history… Without even knowing it

Jordan had a chance to witness history today… and it interupted her Little Einsteins marathon as she recovered from an icky fever-induced cold that set her back a day and a half. I kept her home today to make sure she was really feeling well enough to return to school tomorrow. So she had a…

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What a day

Miss Jordan is so big… And if you look at this picture, you’ll agree. She asked to go outside and swing on the swing. Look at the pride and comfort she has on the swing. It was so cool to watch. She doesn’t know how to pump her legs, but she could hang on and…

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The little things just stun me

I’ve noticed some tiny but amazing things about Jordan lately. First, she’s certain she can do anything… And I mean ANYTHING. Most of the time she’s right. She can put her pants on and off all by herself. She can take off all of her own clothes. She climbs stairs of any size. She can…

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29 Months Old (600th post)

In my constant documentation of Jordan, we’ve reached my girl’s 29th month. Every month is another amazing jump in independence and personality. I’m not sure how I can properly document this little one’s growth as she becomes more like a a little person every day. I obviously post a lot. This happens to be my…

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We had a potty party today

Remember how I was all concerned about this potty thing when we went cold turkey on Sunday? Today Jordan was dry from when we put on the cotton this morning until I put on her bedtime diaper. I’m thinking I might need to give up diapers all together and see what the overnight experience is…

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