When Ivey was a baby, I literally had drawers and spaces in her closet labeled, everything had a space, a place. One special friend loved showing off Ivey's closet to newbies coming by for a visit. This level of organization mystified my friend. Secretly, I wanted to go back to haphazardness. Justifying why I did this is simple. At the time, I had friends helping me with my laundry, as were my mom and some night nurses. With so many people, I found it more efficient, for all of us, to label everything. No one had to search or guess where things belonged. This approach to find order has only amplified with time. I have come to accept that being Ivey's mom has brought out a controlling aspect in my personality. For the record, I have always found peace in order and organization. It could be described as controlling, maybe. Ivey ramped up my need for order. On her hard days, or in times leading up to what I know will be hard, my need for order raises it’s merciless head.
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I am sitting here all the way in New Zealand, watching this film and I have chills all over my body...what an incredible little girl. I am so happy for her and for you! Wish I could be there to share in the excitement, but I am always cheering for her no matter where I am. All my love. Hope you are all well! Please tell Bert I said hello, I imiss her, and she is in my thoughts always.
Rebecca
Love you lots
Tami
You go girl!! Woo hoo!
You can really tell that Bert loves Ivey. How wonderful. I love little Ivey's shoes.
-Shannon in Austin
Eamon has a kid kart arriving this week. It is long overdue and much needed! Eamon so wants to be socially involved, but does better in a side-lying position. Hopefully the Kart will provide the support he needs to be more upright! He is being casted for braces tomorrow, and there is talk of a stander. Very exciting.
Tracy
Simply beautiful.
You have an exceptional little girl there!
And We know you know that@@@@