Am suffering a HUGE, MASSIVE, MEGALITHIC, GINORMOUS Sleep Debt That Renders Me Unable to Form Paragraphs

...but I can manage miscellaneous pictures:

One of the reasons for my lack of sleep. Naim in his new bed. Naim has decided he doesn't need naps and Aaron has decided to entertain himself by poking me while I sleep at all hours.

Aaron faking sleep.

Naim humoring me by pretending he is going to stay in bed all night.

I found these school lunch trays on sale for $3 and I got nostalgic for those good ole' perfectly dome shaped public school mashed potatoes. The kids think they're the greatest thing since sippy cups.

The next several pics are from a little day trip we took to a state park on the other side of town. The kids are so into PICNIC! PICNIC! that everytime they see a picnic table they sit down and demand food. Luckily, today I was prepared.

One challenge we have is finding accessible trails that we all can go on. Doesn't always work out. Here, Naim and D take the (very empty) road while Aaron and I go searching for trails. (Ah! But one of the advantages of park visits via wheelchair? See how I'm using him as my pack mule?)

Found a semi accessible trail. Naim has his walking stick while Aaron forges ahead at Aaron speed.

Aaron forgets that trees come in sizes larger than suburban tract housing 15 feet.

Naim checking out the tree with Aaron. In these pics they look like typical Portland teenage boys. Oversized muted colored layered slouchiness.

Aaron is majorly pissed off in this picture. He broke the "Stay together" rule and ran off and didn't listen to the "stop" rule so he got benched for a bit.

Naim made friends with this very brave squirrel. It was kind of cool because on Tuesday we spent some time reading about and talking about squirrels.

Naim never got to actually touch the squirrel but it did eat right out of his hands.

Naim sitting around waiting for us all to load up back into the car.

Bye-Bye, Squirrel!!! (X 100)

Comments

[Laura in L.A.]

Hi Lisa, I knew I could come read your blog today and get some happiness! Your family is so beautiful, and it looks like you all had a really fun day. Thank you for sharing the pictures and the details.

[Annette]

I love reading about your kids - being a twin mom also, but without disabilities, i know it can be a challenge! But it is also the best thing in the world - and your kids always look so happy you must be doing a great job!!!!

[cherylc]

Your family is really cute. And I'm sorry about the sleep debt.

[Shannon]

I love the boys' new beds. Great photos!