{"id":3109,"date":"2013-02-15T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2013-02-15T16:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.streamdoubletrouble.com\/?p=3109"},"modified":"2013-02-15T08:01:40","modified_gmt":"2013-02-15T16:01:40","slug":"tiny-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/streamoftheconscious.com\/tiny-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Tiny Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"vinspiringblog\"<\/a><\/h1>\n

I\u2019ve been blogging for three years. Be impressed.<\/p>\n

Because what started on a whim because a friend announced their own blog has become a project unto itself. Even I don\u2019t know where it\u2019s going \u2013 I never have. (I certainly never planned to be a preemie twin mommy blogger.)<\/p>\n

Someone recently asked me, \u201cWill you stop blogging now that the boys have outgrown prematurity?\u201d<\/p>\n

No. It\u2019s an integral part of our story.<\/p>\n

Someone recently asked me, \u201cDo you ever tire of writing?\u201d<\/p>\n

No. Of course I face the occasional slump or lack of ability to transfer ideas into words, but this space has always been incredibly therapeutic to me. No small reason the community that is built around our stories.<\/p>\n

(Meanwhile my children are growing up in a brave new world where mommy blogs their every move. It\u2019s the new, \u201cDo you know what I went through for you\u2026\u201d Live it. Learn it. Invest in a therapy trust fund.)<\/p>\n

For me \u2013 my purpose is chronicling the headaches and hilarity involved in raising tiny twins.<\/p>\n

Because there is So. Much. Material.<\/p>\n

I smirked for a good hour after Cubicle Views<\/a> called me out as a \u201cVery Inspiring Blogger.\u201d I strutted around preening my writing chops while my visitor stats rise. People are reading my words! Consuming my thoughts and ideas! ALL THE WORLD\u2019S A STAGE AND THE SPOTLIGHT\u2019S ON ME!<\/p>\n

And then I set about continuing this online bloggy chain letter because I actually discovered a couple really funny blogs on the list of my inspiring compatriots.<\/p>\n

I am supposed to now share interesting (inspiring?) things about me and then list blogs that inspire me. <Cue eye rolling><\/p>\n

Well \u2013 Cubicle Views<\/a> clearly loves reading about the exploits of Search and Destroy, so I\u2019ll let them proffer the seven wonders of parental insight. (Note \u2013 I take this inspiration award so seriously because it will shortly become explicitly clear my Mother of the Year award is unlikely to be forthcoming.)<\/p>\n

**********<\/p>\n

Out of the Mouths of Babes<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Destroy:<\/b> <shouting><\/i> PIE-NO!!!
\nJon:<\/b> Why is my son asking for Pino Griego?<\/p>\n

Destroy:<\/b> What’s that? <points at heating vent><\/i>
\nMe: It’s the heat warming up our house.
\nSearch:<\/b> Um, actually mommy\u2026it’s the vent.<\/p>\n

GrammaJ:<\/b> Ok boys, it\u2019s time to calm down and have lunch. Then we\u2019ll take a little rest.
\nSearch:<\/b> But Gramma, we JUST got up from ni-night.<\/p>\n

Jon:<\/b> I think it\u2019s time for some new jammies. Destroy\u2019s belly cannot be contained by his shirt.
\nMe:<\/b> <patting toddler\u2019s robust mid-section><\/i> You have a big tummy!
\nDestroy:<\/b> You have a big head, Mommy.<\/p>\n

Search:<\/b> I\u2019m all wet.
\nMe:<\/b> What happened?
\nDestroy:<\/b> I jump in the puddles!
\nSearch:<\/b> ALL the puddles. <wicked grin><\/i><\/p>\n

Me:<\/b> You want to watch the football game?
\nSearch:<\/b> No. I\u2019m reading.
\nMe:<\/b> <swells with educational pride><\/i>
\nJon:<\/b> Oh yeah, the Victoria\u2019s Secret catalog came for you. But Search needed it. He won\u2019t give it back.\u201d<\/p>\n

Destroy:<\/b> No! That\u2019s MYYYY ball.
\nSearch:<\/b> Dude. Really?<\/p>\n

Me:<\/b> You took off your shoes and your socks in the car?
\nSearch:<\/b> \u2026Who me? \u2026 No I didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

(Due to a brewing tantrum over who got to wear the Cars shirt, both boys were clad in the same jammies.)
\n<\/i>GrammaJ:<\/b> Look! You’re twins!
\nDestroy:<\/b> No Gramma, we\u2019re brothers.<\/p>\n

**********<\/p>\n

And for those that inspire me. I\u2019m going to take this space to call out the awesome stories shared by parents battling the odds and fighting for their families. Thank you for welcoming me into your world \u2013 you make us all realize we\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Ain\u2019t No Roller Coaster<\/a> \u2013 a micro preemie family beyond the first year.<\/li>\n
  2. An Early Start<\/a> \u2013 the life of a micro-preemie as told through Jaxson\u2019s journey.<\/li>\n
  3. Cora\u2019s Story<\/a> \u2013 this little angel fights for babies born with congenital heart disease, which she succumbed to at only 5 days old.<\/li>\n
  4. H&H<\/a> \u2013 identical twin girls to our north hoping for a clean bill of health as their mother tells their story.<\/li>\n
  5. Life with Jack<\/a> \u2013 I\u2019ve already shared my adoration<\/a> for this 23-weeker beating the odds.<\/li>\n
  6. Our Little Virginia<\/a> \u2013 showcasing micropreemie Virgina and advocating for all the babies born too soon.<\/li>\n
  7. Preemie Babies 101<\/a> \u2013 Hand to Hold’s<\/a> parent blog inspired by the many diverse experiences that are common to parents of preemies.<\/li>\n
  8. Tales of the Anti-Preemie<\/a> \u2013 the story of Sam who clearly didn\u2019t get the memo that he\u2019s a preemie.<\/li>\n
  9. Understanding Prematurity<\/a> \u2013 bringing understanding to the unexpected.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    And now that I\u2019ve shared all these awesome other stories with you, I\u2019ll be back with more muppet anecdotes next week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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