- 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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Category Archives: family
Dull or Annoying?
Would you rather be considered annoying or dull? This was a question after dinner recently, when we were playing “Would You Rather?” For some reason, the very question had us in stitches. For the record, HT would rather be dull. … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family, Uncategorized
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“Mommy will never forget you…”
We are half way through Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth book. So far, I’ve read every one of them out loud to my children. Sometimes we snuggle up on the bed. Sometimes I read during … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family, Parenting, Uncategorized
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14 Years
I was out doing some Christmas shopping and Todd was home with the kids. A song came on the radio, and Riley leaned over to Seth and out of the corner of her mouth said, “If Mom were home, she … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family, marriage, Uncategorized
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Lunch Time Compliments
We were sitting at the kitchen table for lunch yesterday, and I made a request, “Riley. Tell me something good about your brother!” Munching on a piece of apple* she said, “Well, he’s fun to play with and he does … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family, homeschooling, special needs siblings
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“If you were a musical instrument, which one would you be and why?”
Playing Chat Pack yesterday after dinner, the question was, “If you were a musical instrument, which one would you be and why?” These were our responses. Seth(9): A keyboard. Because I am fun and like doing a lot of different … Continue reading
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Meditation Before Glee
Busy day, and now in the first lull, the the kids want to watch Glee, which means I have to sit there with them because there are parts I must forward through. Not really into it but it means the … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Asperger's, family, Love., meditation, Parenting, spirituality, Uncategorized
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Self-care
Todd has today off and is not working until tomorrow afternoon. With his encouragment I am at a hotel two seconds away, and for the next 22 hours, I do not have to answer to anyone. No one will demand … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family, marriage, Parenting, special needs parenting, Uncategorized
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Ringing in 43
Tucking her in the night before my birthday, she could barely contain her excitement. She wears her heart on her sleeve, and was as happy for me as she would be if it were her own birthday eve. I have a … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, beauty, family, Uncategorized
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At least there was Fonzie
We went to the county fair today. Riley went on three rides. Seth went on two. I went on two. Todd went on one. All of us wound up ill from motion sickness. Apparently, we have delicate compositions. I win … Continue reading
Posted in family, Uncategorized
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Shhh….
Behold the Bemis. The Bemis “Whisper Close” toilet seat. No more being startled awake in the night to the sound of lid slamming on porcelain. Oh Bemis! Those days are over. Much to Todd’s delight, it’s “seat fastening system” promises never … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family
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The day Mommy went for a ride…
So yesterday…I was on the treadmill, mindin’ my own business. Listening to Mozart, not a usual pick for me but there it was, so I put the CD in my “Walkman” (yes Walkman…Riley is the only one in this house … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family
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Meandering
It had been a long week. Too many appointments. Not enough down time. HT had to work the weekend, and yesterday I woke, not quite wanting to climb back into my life. “When is your next day off?” I mumbled … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family, marriage, Parenting
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((Hugs))
The only thing better than being a boy obsessed with Lego, and having a new Lego to put together… is when your sister, whom you adore, suddenly, inexplicably, begins sharing your interest with you. Here they are, beginning to work … Continue reading
I See Weird People
Joy. My kids are happy folk. Seriously. They are having so much fun being them. I am thankful for them. Thankful for the loving sibling relationship they have. Thankful for their kind and generous hearts. Thankful for their silliness. Thankful … Continue reading
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Chat Pack
HT had bedtime duty last night; I was up in my attic office writing. When I finally came down, I peeked in on each kiddo and found Riley still awake in her bed. I came in and gave her a … Continue reading
July 4th
This morning, the kids took part in the Fourth of July bike parade on our block. Much care was taken to decorate the scooters in red white & blue streamers, USA signs, and patriotic elephants. Riley had her outfit planned … Continue reading
Posted in Cleveland, family
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One Foot in Front of the Other
~~ I’d been itchin’ to get out in nature. Every place we’ve lived over the last ten years, I have found it. Hiking trails. Streams. Trees. Oh the trees. I love them so much. I got teary looking at a … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, family, Parenting
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Walking the Tightrope
Second day of camp, I pick them up and Riley’s been in the office for the last hour. Her eyes are red. She’s spent. She won’t talk about it. Todd is home, so we drop Seth off, and I take my girl … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, autism, disclosure, family, Parenting
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Summer
So far, summer has been fantastic with a capital F! Hee-hee. It has been so nice to have some freedom. No schedule to adhere to (at least not until camp starts). I’ve given myself a pool pass as in, I’m not taking … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, family, marriage, Parenting
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She’s Back
After feeling progressively worse for the last six months or so, our beautiful daughter is back. The sweetness is back. Two weeks ago she could not climb this play … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, family, Unity church
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