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The Bounce House
My Days With James

The Bounce House

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Alison • 4 Comments

Some experiences are too cool for words, and this was one of them! Well, maybe just a few… James had never been in a bounce house of any kind until just a few days ago. He’s hooked, big time! He had the most amazing smile once he started to figure it out. Even the ‘bounce … Continue reading →

Here’s to New Beginnings and Petting Zoos
My Days With James

Here’s to New Beginnings and Petting Zoos

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Alison • 2 Comments

It’s been a big couple of weeks around here. So many new things happening all at once. No wonder James is experiencing some anxiety. Poor little munchkin. I’m so grateful to the wonderful instructors at Music Together Dallas who are helping us work through his anxiety so he can enjoy music class again. Thursday we … Continue reading →

Music and Anxiety, A Puzzling Combination
Life After NICU / My Days With James

Music and Anxiety, A Puzzling Combination

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Alison • 3 Comments

If you’ve followed along with James for any time, you know that he LOVES music. Music has had a huge impact on him right from the beginning. We sing all kinds of songs with James, from your typical toddler stuff, to oldies, The Beatles, Ramones, TSO, Bon Jovi…he loves it all. He sings much more … Continue reading →

Making Art at the DMA
My Days With James

Making Art at the DMA

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Alison • 2 Comments

Lockdown-free days are here – thank goodness Spring has arrived in Texas! We could do without the seasonal allergies that have all of us a little sniffley, but it’s a small price to pay to get back outside. We’ll take it! Especially when I heard that my friends up north were expecting more snow last weekend. … Continue reading →

The Arboretum and James’ Sensory Signals
My Days With James

The Arboretum and James’ Sensory Signals

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Alison • 6 Comments

We decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather Tuesday, and took a trip to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. RSV season is not officially over yet in Dallas County, but we’re slowly getting back into the real world among other people, and it feels good. The Arboretum is one of those magical places … Continue reading →

James’ New Friend, The Pigeon
Life After NICU / My Days With James

James’ New Friend, The Pigeon

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Alison • 5 Comments

This is the most common sight in our house right now. James has always adored books. From an early age he used to pull every one out to find exactly the one he was looking for, then flip through the pages looking at all the pictures. He did go through a phase when he wanted … Continue reading →

Jumping Back In; A Little James-Update
Life After NICU / My Days With James

Jumping Back In; A Little James-Update

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Alison • 1 Comment

Where to begin…so much time has passed, and my little guy has made amazing changes these last few months. I think an old-fashioned update with a few cute photos is in order. First of all, James is still eating! He’s growing and gaining weight – he even gained half a pound while fighting off a … Continue reading →

Vacation with James – We Loved Every Bit of It!
My Days With James

Vacation with James – We Loved Every Bit of It!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Alison • 2 Comments

My intention was to blog at least a little during our vacation, but that didn’t happen. So today I’m going to post a few photos, and then I’ll get back on track next week with a full update on James’ evaluation at The Kennedy Krieger Institute. (It was even better than I hoped!) We began … Continue reading →

Lessons From James, I Love What He Teaches Me
Life After NICU / My Days With James

Lessons From James, I Love What He Teaches Me

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Alison • 4 Comments

I wasn’t going to publish a blog today. There is so much happening in the world that makes anything I have to say seem trivial. But James isn’t trivial, and some people have told me that he gives them hope. I think we need a whole lot of hope, goodness, and love during times like these. Maybe James … Continue reading →

“Naaa” and “Ssss,” Music to My Ears
Life After NICU / My Days With James

“Naaa” and “Ssss,” Music to My Ears

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Alison • 4 Comments

Most of our days start the same way. James comes pitter-pattering down the hall at some point; sometimes it’s 1 or 2 AM, sometimes it’s 6 or 7 AM. Either way we snuggle for a while (hopefully a long while if it’s 1 or 2). He announces when he’s ready to get up by sitting … Continue reading →

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