- 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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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
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And to think I almost didn’t stop at the BMV
I had some running around to do, and driving down the road, out of the corner of my eye, I saw The Bureau of Motor Vehicles as I passed it. My birthday is coming up and my license expires on … Continue reading
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Treat Him Like a Rottweiler
We were having a problem with Jingle. She’d started to become aggressive with other dogs when we were out on walks. She used to love every dog in the neighborhood. Now she’s snarling at them, showing her teeth, the second … Continue reading
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Tagged chihuahua, pet intuitive, pica in cats, service dog
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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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Glee’s Depiction of “Asperger’s” DISGUSTING
“I have self-diagnosed Asperger’s so I can pretty much say whatever I want…I’m pretty much like a diplomat’s daughter.” Then the character proceeds to be an obnoxious no talent brat. Yo Glee. WTF? My kid’s not going to understand this. … Continue reading
Let’s go outside…
I’ve been to the Botanical Gardens dozens of times and somehow never saw her before. She’s huge. How could I have missed her? Did they trim back the foliage around her, exposing her? Or was I simply more present this … Continue reading
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Lice and Mosquitos and Rashes and Colds
Three days into summer camp, Seth was sick. Riley followed. I shook my fist! Four weeks is all I get, and they’re home? Poor me! We ended up missing a lice outbreak. A few weeks ago, two Wednesdays in a … Continue reading
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Plant based cooking class in Cleveland
Rebecca caters a lot of the functions at our church and her food is always yummy and good. Check out her blog here. Call to register: 440-225-2729
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That’s a Pretty Good Monkey
Things have felt a little too serious around here lately. Francis needs to lighten up. I’m going to go work on my monkey impression, do some singin’ and figure out how to work my computer. TTYL
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Remembering 9/11
Riley was 15 months old when 9/11 happened. As a result of those horrible events, I decided I didn’t want to bring another child into this scary world. Seth came anyway. Ten years already. The sky was so blue. We … Continue reading
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Living in Technicolor: An autistic’s thoughts on raising a child with autism By Lydia Wayman
Many of you know Lydia, of the blog Autistic Speaks. Lydia is a young woman with autism and she has a new book out, full of wonderful information for parents of kids on the spectrum. It isn’t a how-to, but … Continue reading
Posted in autism, Service dogs, Uncategorized
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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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Ginger
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you might remember my role model, Ms. Ginger. I wrote about her here, and here. I’m writing about her again over at Hopeful Parents today. Love.
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Pass it through the window…
We’ve just discovered our deck. This sounds ridiculous, we’ve lived here for over three years, and have hardly ever spent time on our deck. For one thing, it was ugly. But this summer, Todd threw a couple coats of sealer … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Asperger's, Uncategorized
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Tad Shy from the 9th Planet
www.9thplanet.org I have a feeling a lot of kids are going to love this.
Posted in Asperger's, special needs, Uncategorized
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Yippee’s Photo Shoot
Why yes! My children did watch ET for the first time recently. How did you know? This is actually the first time Seth has commissioned me to write a blog post. I have not figured out what my fee will … Continue reading
Posted in chihuahua photo shoot, chihuahuas, dogs, dogs and kids, Uncategorized
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