- 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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Dancing at the Shame Prom
I just finished Dancing at the Shame Prom and I am feeling such a deep sense of gratitude for the women who brought this book to life and for those who contributed to it. I feel like the book is going … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, Uncategorized
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She Can Do Anything!
In June, I posted this, about Riley facing her fear of deep water and also conquering the dratted climbing structure that had been the bane of our existence for years. In the post I asked, “What’s next, riding a bike?” Well. … Continue reading
Posted in special needs parenting, Uncategorized
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Dancing at the Shame Prom
I am reading Dancing at the Shame Prom and will be writing more about it soon. Here is a video to whet your appetite. In it, Hollye Dexter co-editor of the anthology talks a bit about what fueled her to … Continue reading
Posted in book reviews, Uncategorized
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Sometimes she just knocks my socks off
The other day, Riley wanted to talk to me about something personal and pressing for her. We had a nice chat, in which I shared some related things I’d experienced when I was her age. When we were done she … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Uncategorized
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Haaaaapy Now!
I’ve written here before about Jack, the boy with Down Syndrome I grew up with. The one who is my age. The one who was ring bearer in our wedding. When Todd and I were first dating, before it would … Continue reading
Posted in meditation, Uncategorized
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Yip the Agility Chihuahua?
Inspired by the video above in which Mixy the Chihuahua demonstrates agility, Seth is working with a trainer to teach Yippee some of the same things. Both boy and dog are over the moon. Turns out Yippee is super smart … Continue reading
Posted in chihuahuas, dogs and kids, Uncategorized
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Barbara Azzara,Teaching Excellence Not Perfection
A little background. Probably twenty years ago, my friend Anna mentioned something casually in conversation about Emmanuel’s Book: A Manual for Living Comfortably in the Cosmos. This was when I was living in the DC area. I filed it away in … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, growth, Love., Parenting, special needs parenting, Uncategorized
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Happy Birthday to Seth
He did it. He turned ten. He was the best baby. The most precious toddler. The sweetest preschool guy. He’s a joy. He’s a happy person. He is a light. He has more patience than any adult I know. He … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Uncategorized
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Happy Anniversary
The first thing Seth said when I came downstairs this morning was, “It’s me and Yippee’s anniversary!” Two years ago today we surprised Seth with his Chihuahua. It was the happiest day of Seth’s life, and will go down in … Continue reading
Posted in chihuahuas, Parenting, Uncategorized
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He’ll Always be my Baby
“Seth!” I yell from the kitchen. “What?” he yells back from the living room. “Is you is, or is you ain’t my baby?” He giggles from the living room. I get up and walk toward where he is. Standing in … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Uncategorized
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Families of children and young adults with disabilities were asked what they might have told themselves on the day their child was diagnosed. This is what they said.(One of them is HT).
Thank you Elizabeth Aquino for doing this project. Your contribution about Sophie’s eyes gave me chills and made me cry.
Posted in special needs parenting, Uncategorized
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BPA FREE SEALANTS How one dentist’s arrogance sealed the deal
About a year ago, I had the kids at the dentist and she recommended sealants for Seth’s teeth. I told her I’d look into them. So of course I did my research and learned that some sealants have Bisphenol-A (BPA) … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Uncategorized
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We Might Need to Retire the Wig
For the second day in a row, Riley has come home from school, finished her snack and got cracking on her homework. It’s as if she enjoys it. She’s so stoked to do it. She loves crossing all the things … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, special needs parenting, Uncategorized
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Non-violence as a response to political hate on Facebook
Last year. She knelt before me, placing her hands on my feet. She was giving me Reiki, a free service offered to anyone who decides to plunk down in a chair in the back of the church service and receive … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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New Beginnings
Riley went to school today. She started 7th grade at a small private school designed for kids with high functioning autism. She has a dream of going to high school (she thinks it will be like Glee), and in order … Continue reading
Posted in PANDAS, Uncategorized
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Because, who wants Rep. Todd Akin to be part of your pedi experience?
Riley and her Gramma went for pedis today. It was my mother’s first pedicure ever. Riley had a male technician, and during the pedi she starting leaning over toward my mother saying, “This is inappropriate.” My mom thought maybe she was … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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My Mother is Arriving Today
My mother is coming to visit today. I pick her up at the airport this afternoon. She will be here for five days. Riley and Seth are excited. They don’t really know her much, and truly, she only knows them … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Uncategorized
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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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On the Mend
I have never seen Todd sick like he was on Friday. He looked frail and small. He is stoic. He never gets sick. After eight days of being sick, he agreed to go to the ER, and when he agreed … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Asperger's, IVIG, PANDAS, Uncategorized, vaccines
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My Love
My darling has been feeling very sick for the last ten days. He’s in the hospital and they are trying to figure it out. I’d like to lasso Infinite love and beam it into Todd’s hospital room. Surround him in … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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