Reflections on The Twins

It is wonderful to see the twins growing as fast as they do, and changing day by day. The past couple weeks has seen amazing changes in them, as they are really starting to talk more.

 

Since they were born prematurely, they have been going to the local Child Development Centre for assessments every month or two, to make sure everything is going along smoothly. So far it is going good: at first they were seen as several months behind their age, but they have caught up, and are even ahead developmentally in a few areas.

 

We are keeping up with the assessments, since there is a huge history of ADD and dyslexia in the family, and since Autism is thought to be of significant higher risk for preemie twins. We want to make sure they have the help when/if problems arise, rather than trying to get help after years of fighting with teachers, as was the case with my husband (who did not get help with his ADD and Dyslexia until grade 12), my middle child (both issues, grade 4) and my son (both issues grade 1). Their mother is the only one of my kids who does not have either ADD or Dyslexia, so I am hoping that maybe it is not passed on to them. Only time will tell.

 

 

 

 

These pictures are the final instalment of the 32 days of #Iheartfaces photochallenge. I was not successful in doing all of them, but I did have fun with the few that I did. I am going to try to find another photochallenge to work on in January, as it does give me something to think about, and a focus for the day -- both in blogging, as well as something to think about in an otherwise boring day, when one day seems just like any other. Looking for these neat little photo challenges or blog ideas is one way to keep mentally busy. I am still just using my iPod camera for them: I do have a point-&-shoot digital camera, which is a bit better quality, but have lost the camera cable for it, so while I can take photos, they are trapped in the neverland abiss of the camera -- so prefer the crappy quality for now that I can post from right away, vs the one that traps them forever, unless it is an event worthy of momentous photos, like birthdays and weddings. One day I will break down and order a new cable -- and as luck will have it, will likely find the missing cable that very afternoon.

Unexpected Art

Day 10 -- #iheartfaces photochallenge. Stripes.

This one was a bit puzzling for me today, until I was sitting watching the menorah candles, and it hit me how vertical it all was. Art can sneek up on you at the most unexpected times.

Enjoying The View from Here

#IHeartFaces photography prompt for Dec 7th.

The View from Here


The view from our townhouse is quite peaceful. We live just on the edge of town, right across from one of the local highschools. For being an urbanish home it is fairly quiet, although not as quiet as the rural places we have lived. The view from our balcony is nice. I can see the Coastal Mountain Range as we look across the school feilds and town. Our place sits on the base of the Fraser Plateau: most of what we see is rolling hills, not real mountains. The Plateau sits between the Coastal Mountains and the Rocky Mountains.

Most days when I look out I can see various sports teams practicing on the feilds. Rugby takes up a great portion of the time, as does soccer, but there is also track and a few other sports played there.

It is odd when I look out right now. Simply because I can see grass everywhere. Usually by early December, we have a thin layer of snow, that will be there until March. At a bare minimum, there is a layer of ice left from previous snowfalls that have melted. So far this year we have only had a few flurries: I am not sure what that will hold for the rest of winter. Is it all yet to come, or are we in for a dry winter this year? I am hoping for dry, as I hate getting about in the snow, but less snow usually means colder temperatures: it is usually one or the other.

Here is the view: I managed to catch a bit of a rainbow.

Kissed by Sunshine and Shadow

I adore helping putting my grandsons down for naps in the afternoon, and then watching the sunlight play with their features. There is something so magical about a babies or toddler's features. Whether they are busy exploring their world, or are sweetly fast asleep, their faces hold such potential for all the universe they inhabit. It helps that they look so angelic as they sleep, especially in toddlerhood: it helps us forget the messes, tantrums, and exhausting moments that make up each and every day.

Prepare for the Hobbit Invasion

Today's #iheartfaces challenge is to photograph what you are reading right now.

 

I am currently listening to the audiobook version of The Hobbit. I cannot read print books since my brain injury, but do still enjoy listening to novels as a pastime, and nonfiction, religious or historical books for learning. One thing I also love about audiobooks is that it allows me to knit, houseclean, or rock one of the twins while listening to the story. I also listen a lot at night, when I have insomnia: it beats laying in bed thinking of things that otherwise will keep me stressed and unable to unwind, like worries or things I must do the next day.