Tag Archives: asperger’s girls

((Hugs))

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

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 →

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A Very Successful Clay Session

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

My childrens’ self-portraits. It’s uncanny, isn’t it? The resemblance? We are up to our ears in pottery. As in…next class…if there is one, they are only making pieces to give away. Hot Toddy thought of it and I second the … Continue reading →

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She Has Buckets of Empathy

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

Today was the first day of this season’s Girls on the Run. I had the lesson prepared, my flashcards at the ready and was enjoying leading the new group. Seth usually hangs out in the gym while we meet. Smack … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Co-Op

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

This is Riley, (below right), enjoying a quiet lunch with two other girls at the homeschool co-op. The three of them decided to excuse themselves from the busy gym and eat in one of the classrooms. “Mom, can I go … Continue reading →

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Appreciation Saturday

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

While the guy is painting our living room downstairs, Riley, Seth, Jingle, Yippee, the cats, and I are piled into the bedroom. The kids are watching TV while I type away. Seriously, why don’t we do this every day? So … Continue reading →

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Standing in Another Hollywood-istic Place

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Michelle O'Neil

Just over two hours ago I woke my husband from a sound sleep and told him I couldn’t take it anymore. Riley had been sick all night, (tummy trouble associated with autism)and though he took the first shift, and was … Continue reading →

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