and when i heard i cheered inwardly, not wanting to look like it mattered very much to me. but it did, it did – for her. she has wanted this for as long as i can remember, and is finally getting her chance.
tomorrow is the final perfomance, we are all going up together.
and, traffic makes me lose my faith in humanity, BUT it’s worth it because i get three or four hours each day to focus solely on her. she is “DJ Mac”, with complete 100% control over the iPod. and she frigging loves it.
“PUSH PLAY AND LEAVE IT! NO MORE INSTANT REPLAY IN SLO-MO!”
:)
I´ve just read all your posts about The Miracle Projct…that´s so special.I have a son with special needs and it´s so difficult for him to fit anywhere else but here at home.
good luck on the solo! She will do fabulous!!!
i love that you used the word friggin’. LOL! i am so happy for your family. YAY! McKenna! ENJOY!!
and, for the record, traffic makes me lose my faith in humanity too!
how exciting! cannot wait to hear how the final performance goes!! :)
Congrats to Mckenna!!! Of course the same goes to you mom on this very successful venture.
The way you accept and celebrate her makes me want to cry!
You have a good heart to be sure.
Congrats to McKenna!
Michelle
Tara,
1. CONRATS to McKenna! What a star!
2. Thanks for sharing your stories with “us” in blogland. You inspire me to be a better mom.
Tara ~ I can totally hear your excitement for your daughter in every post this week.
What an awesome mom you are! Giving so much this week for her to have this experience. You are ROCKING the mommy role!
Again – had tears in my eyes as I read this! Congrats to her! ANd you for giving so willingly the time it takes for her to shine! i was very sad when my taxi days ended becasue those times alone in the car are so special and focused. Have fun today!! ~ J
That is so awesome! I can imagine you just beaming hearing the news. Love it.
Congratulations, MacKenna!!
Yay McKenna! Have a fun time tonight!
So happy for the SO-LO!!! She will be amazing…DJ Girly!
oh this is going to be good!
i love her. and you xx
I’m so happy for you and McKenna to be having such a wonderful experience! You are a cute mom. I love how apparent it is that you feel what your kids feel.
I am sooo thrilled for her! :) What a phenomenal mom you are! YAY!
good for her- enjoy the day!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m so proud, happy and excited for you both. I know this means a lot to you. I’m glad you were able to find the program…not only for mckenna, but for yourself too.
Tara…I love reading all about what McKenna is experiencing with this project. So awesome that you’re willing to drive the distance for her, she is a lucky girl to have been blessed with such an awesome mother! Can’t to hear how the final play goes!
Ha ha! Is that you shouting at her about playing it, or her shouting at YOU? :D
how cool! such a wonderful experience!
can’t wait to see photos of her pride and her joy!!!!!
That is so awesome!!! Congratulations, McKenna!!! :D
oh i LOVE it!!!!
she’ll be the coolest DJ ever…
Good for her. You wear your Momma banner proudly!
I guess with all the goings-on in your life, you have given up on the OPAM thing. I am still hard at it and will post my July project anyway http://aqueenintraining.blogspot.com/2008/07/half-french.html
so cool. way to go mckenna!
My heart is welling with pride for you. These update posts are making me smile and bringing tears to my eyes all at once. So happy this is the right place for you and your girl! Thank you so much for sharing them.
Way to go, McKenna. Of course you want to seem like it is no big deal, when in reality it is a HUGE deal. What an awesome, inspiring program. And what a good mama to make the trek and enjoy it.
Yeah!!! I’m inwardly cheering for you and McKenna. What a proud mom moment! Hope you are having a fun family day.
Ta-ra Whit-ney!.. what would your mother say.. hahaha
If she doesn’t like burping.. I dont think she is going to like seeing OMG THAT word on your blog
rotfl..
Your personal honesty.. your spirt and your love shine.
GO TARA GO!
That’s awesome – thanks for sharing.
So happy for you and McKenna. This sounds like a phenomenal program. Planning to join Netflix just to rent the movie! What an inspiration. Can’t wait to hear how her solo goes. Drive safely!
hi tara,
it’s been a while, just wanted to say hello and that i loved your skirt in your elevator photo yesterday:) also….way to go miss. mckenna! from one sp. ed teach I still get teary eyed when they reach the top of their personal mountains….cherish them always. off to seattle for a week, just got my first slr canon…super excited to see what happens. take care, good luck mckenna tomorrow ( you’ll be wonderful). Peace&love, teri
so proud of her!! WTG McKenna!! Woooohooooooooooooo!!! Congratulations!
All I can say is yay for all the Coach Es in the world. I am so happy for McKenna and for you, Tara. What an amazing program and experience. Wow.
Wonderful!!! So happy!
WTG McKenna! I love looking at the photos and seeing the joy in her face,
her whole body. Looking forward to hearing how the performance went! XX’s
I love that you found this workshop for McKenna! I love how the pictures capture how happy she is!!! Can’t wait to see more pictures!
Have a great weekend.
she’s awesome! simply awesome.
I hope McKenna thoroughly enjoyed her time in the spotlight! What a great experience for her!
I love stuff like this!
I am sooo happy for Mckenna! I heard all about the movie from a friend and I hear it is amazing. I am so glad she is able to take part. I know it must be an amazing experience for you both.
that’s so exciting! :) i’m so happy for her!
yeah for Mckenna and yeah for you! I know the motherly joy you are feeling. So happy for you both.
I recently found your site. You are an amazing photographer and mother. Congrats to McKenna. Thank you for inspiring us all!
i know the feeling…exactly! love the blog, you are awesome!
Oh, wow, Tara – how absolutely serendipitious. LOVE things like that and love that you found such a neat environment for McKenna to grow in :)
tara-seriously, i hope one day i’m half as cool of a mom as you are!
i love your blog.
i might be addicted.
anyone want to form a support group?!