- The day the child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise. -Alden Nowlan, poet, novelist, and playwright (1933-1983)
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Author Archives: Michelle O'Neil
Our Alternative Bedtime Prayer
My dreams will be happy and joyful. I am loved. I am healthy, loving and wise. God helps me know what to do. Tomorrow will be a wonderful day. Thank you God. Amen.
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The Elusive Middle Place
We got to the bottom of what was eating Riley yesterday. There’s this boy in her class, and he “goes too easy on her.” You see, he’s sweet. And kind. Apparently too kind. He goes back and forth with the other … Continue reading
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Staying in the Race
In one weekend, Riley took a promotional exam in martial arts, went to a birthday party unaccompanied by me (for the very first time!) and ran a huge 5K race with Girls on the Run. She even fell during the run,scraping … Continue reading
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Be Kind.To You.
“The surest way to disconnect from Who You Really Are is to find a reason, any reason to criticize yourself. It’s almost as bad to criticize others, but the very worst thing you can do is criticize you, because it … Continue reading
He thinks a little pre-paving might be in order…
“Time to start homework!” I say to the kids. Riley sucks in her breath, anticipating disaster before she even begins. Seth leans over to me and whispers, “I think Riley needs to do some ‘Om’ work before she starts her homework.” He puts … Continue reading
The 300 Club
This week Riley made it into The 300 Club at Tae Kwon Do. She’d had her eye on the plaque for over a year. Back when she started she could not do twenty sit-ups. She’s always had low muscle tone. She could not … Continue reading
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Wrong Answer
As I bite into my burrito, I say, “Food is so good! I don’t care if I’m ten pounds heavier than I used to be! It’s so worth it.” HT says, “What I wouldn’t give to only be ten pounds … Continue reading
Seth is Helpful and Kind
As you know, we sometimes have a little trouble with homework. Often, there’s screaming involved(and it’s not just me). As you know, we have a wonderful little person in this house named Seth. On a recent evening, said screaming ensued, and … Continue reading
Chillin’ Wit Da Staglianos
Yesterday I spent the evening with the Kim Stagliano. They were in Cleveland for a doctor appt. and Kim’s husband Mark was going out with a friend, so I hung out in the hotel suite with Kim and her girls. For those who don’t know … Continue reading
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Walking at Girls on the Run
I took this picture while I was walking with a girl from Girls on the Run. I liked how the sunshine was touching the faces of the tallest leaves remaining on top of the tree. I LOVE that color blue. Riley was running … Continue reading
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PANDAS on Today
Doctor Nancy Snyderman and Beth Maloney, author of Saving Sammy talked with the dreamy Matt Lauer, about PANDAS this morning. PANDAS is the condition affecting our sweet boy Seth. Snyderman boldy states, “Doctors don’t have all the answers!” Honest and for true? They don’t? … Continue reading
Focus Wheels
The last two weeks were tough. Riley could not shake the feeling of being behind, after missing ten days of school to go get her service dog. One of the ways we were able to move forward was by using the focus wheel exercise depicted … Continue reading
Todd O’Neil, and His Partner Michelle O’Neil!
Today at Whole Foods, HT and I parked in the upstairs ramp. We took the stairs, rather than the elevator. It’s a big staircase which opens up into a giant produce department. “Can we pretend we’re on Dancing With the Stars?” I … Continue reading
Happy Birthday x 2
When I was 15, my mom had twins. For me, it was love at first sight. I remember curling my hair and putting on make-up before I went to the hospital to see them for the first time. I wanted them … Continue reading
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He Left Me High and Dry!
I’m driving. We pull into the Whole Foods parking lot, he’s going to run in quick for milk. “Is there anything else we need?” he asks. “Well. The kids want to make apple crisp. I’ll need some….let’s see. I’ll need brown … Continue reading
Better Days Ahead, the Remix
* Yesterday I picked Riley up after school and once again she was in the sensory room crying. Once again the aide brought Seth to Girls on the Run(GOTR) for me while I helped Riley calm down enough to make … Continue reading
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Better Days Ahead
Riley is having a very hard time transitioning back to school after missing two weeks for our service dog training. She is behind, behind, behind. Not in reality, but she thinks she is. She’s had meltdown after meltdown at school, one … Continue reading
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Shower for One
I came around the corner of the kitchen and Todd was there. Hugging him I said, “I’m going to go take a shower.” He kept the hug momentum going and we stood there a few seconds. “I’m sorry you’re such a sissy,” I … Continue reading
No Contrast No Expansion
Contrast = Expansion Contrast = Expansion Contrast = Expansion When I remind myself of this, I feel better. When I can look at any problem, anything getting under my skin, and imagine it as the cause of my further expansion, … Continue reading