- 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: Parenting
Perfect
For Riley, who’s secretly been reading my blog on her iPod. And who sometimes feels sad that she can’t swim as well as other kids her age. And who sometimes wishes she never had autism. I love you. You are … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Parenting, Uncategorized
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Open
So much has been going on. So much has not been going on. I’m in limbo. Last week Riley went to shadow for a day at a local special needs school. She was so excited. She had no qualms about … Continue reading
Mr. O’Rourke, on Perfectionism
The guy in the yellow is Mr. O’Rourke, my friend Ann’s dad. Ann and I were roomies in college. We grew up near each other but didn’t know each other prior to being roommates. She is nice, and she has … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Parenting, Uncategorized
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In My Mind We’re Fred and Ginger
Did I mention Hot Toddy and I are taking ballroom dance lessons? For one hour on Wednesday evenings, we meet in the cafeteria of a local high school. Our instructor is Mitzi. She’s a senior citizen. She’s about five foot. … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, dancing, Love., marriage, Parenting, Uncategorized
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Together, 24/7
What is something in your life that you have an attachment to that is somewhat limiting your vitality? This was our question to ponder at last night’s 40 Days weekly meeting. Mine is that I am the only person in … Continue reading
Posted in 40 Days, homeschooling, Parenting, special needs, special needs parenting, yoga
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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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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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The Great Pumpkin had a good run. Well played, Seth O’Neil
When the kids were little they had all kinds of dietary restrictions and candy was a big no. Wanting them to still have the joy of trick-or-treating, we made up a story (thank you Charles Schultz) about The Great Pumpkin, … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Asperger's, Parenting
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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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Charlotte’s Web
I facilitate a book group for 9-11 year olds and this month we are reading Charlotte’s Web. It was my first “big girl” book when I was a child. So charmed by it, I do believe it set me on … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Parenting, Uncategorized
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Glee – You’re on Notice
Shuffling out of my bedroom still half asleep, I’m greeted by my bright-eyed tween with her usual morning after questions. “Did you watch Glee?” It’s our Tuesday night assignment. She can’t watch Glee ’til we’ve watched Glee and screened it. … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Asperger's, Parenting, special needs, special needs parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged Glee
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Children Get Older (…but just because everyone else is doing it doesn’t mean you have to do it. If everyone else were jumping off a bridge, would you do it too)?
At nine, he’s Lego and Harry Potter and Indiana Jones and MJ moves. He’s more generous and patient than I’ll ever be. He’s never been cruel, not a second in his life. He always holds the door open for people, … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Parenting
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Her Mother’s Eyes
Riley steps out of the shower and I put the towel around her, draping it over the top of her head so just her face peeks out. I pat her dry a bit then hold her by the shoulders and … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, Parenting, special needs parenting, Uncategorized
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Executive Function
I have several phone calls to make. I have laundry to do. I am fixing Riley’s supplements. Where was I? Oh…I was going to call Lidi to see how she’s holding up since her dog died. Watching me spin my … Continue reading
The Halloween Catalog
Every year a Halloween Costume catalog arrives in the mail. Riley desperately wants to flip through it. She wants to see the girlie girl costumes. She wants to see the animal costumes. She LOVES Halloween. The catalog calls to her. But … Continue reading
Love Thy Neighbor
For over two years, the house next door to us was vacant. The previous owners foreclosed, and left in the dark of night, never to be seen again. Neighbors took turns mowing the lawn, making it look “not” vacant. And … Continue reading
Posted in A Course in Miracles, appreciation, Parenting, spirituality
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Nobody knows the trouble they’ve seen….
but you can read all about it over at Hopeful Parents today.
Posted in Hopeful Parents, Parenting, special needs parenting
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Bathing Suit Shopping
Riley had a birthday gift card burning a hole in her pocket, and she wanted to go to Justice to buy a bathing suit. She’s outgrown everything from last year. She picked out two to try on, and in the … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, Parenting
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Seth’s Significant Other
While Riley was with her tutor, Seth and I had a chance to talk. “So….you dating anyone?” I asked. He chuckled and rolled his eyes. “Anyone you’re interested in?” He nodded. “Still got that thing for Quinn on Glee? He … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
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