Written on
March 20, 2011 by
Beth
We went to the maple sugar bush this week as it was March Break for the kids. Part of the attraction of this particular sugar bush is the all-you-can-eat breakfast and the small farm they have with a pig, some sheep, a goat, a cow and some chickens. We headed out early on Thursday morning…
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Written on
March 12, 2011 by
Maggie
We are in the process of formalizing a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder with secondary Anxiety Disorder (at-risk for depression) for my “gifted” 9-year-old daughter. For me, this process began more than 2 years ago, brought to light by the abusive treatment she suffered at the hands of her 2nd grade teacher who drove her to tears…
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Written on
February 28, 2011 by
Maggie
I’ve been raising my identical twin sons — who happen to have Down syndrome — for nearly 6 years now. By all counts, they have “special needs”. We’re now in the process of confirming a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder for my 9-year-old daughter who is also in our district’s gifted program. SHE too has “special needs”….
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Written on
February 20, 2011 by
Maggie
I have a dream! No really, last night I had this dream. I dreamed 10 women were chosen to meet with Oprah Winfrey. At the meeting we were privileged with the opportunity to chat with the powerful Ms. Winfrey. I sat listening to the ardent pleas of these strong-willed and driven women who had been…
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Written on
February 17, 2011 by
Debbie
It’s a pet peeve of mine. I’m not really sure why. Perhaps it’s because technically it is incorrect, even if it is common use. But every time I see or hear it, I cringe. When Peanut was born, I barely knew what Down syndrome was, much less why it was called that. In fact, many…
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Written on
February 14, 2011 by
Cheryl
I really love meeting other parents that have kids with special needs. I like people in general, but it is so nice to find another mom who can have empathy with certain areas of special needs children. I have just “met” Ellen, who blogs at- Stumbo Family Story. Ellen has 2 children with special needs….
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Written on
February 5, 2011 by
Maggie
Send ’em? Keep ’em home? Send ’em? Keep ’em home? You recite the words over and over again as you pluck the petals from the cut flowers sitting in the vase? (LOL, there’s a luxury I don’t enjoy often!) Eeny, Meany, Miney Moe? Paper, Scissors, Rock? Or with the flip of a coin? How do…
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Written on
January 30, 2011 by
Maggie
As the bird tweets, we miss a lot of fun activities! That’s because we’re always late to the party… literally! We’ve missed the better half of birthday parties, christenings, the walk down the aisle, the eulogy, the sun. You name it. We’ve missed it. Anyone else having trouble getting places on time since they had…
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Written on
January 22, 2011 by
Maggie
I know, I’m late to the party weighig in on the legacy that is Martin Luther King Jr. But I post on Saturdays and Martin Luther King Jr. Day was Monday. Thing is, it really REALLY hit me on Monday just how thankful I am to this remarkable man who gave his life fighting for the simple God-given…
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Written on
January 16, 2011 by
Maggie
A long time ago, long before kids, my husband (aka: Sarge) and I decided that we only wanted to do business with good people; Folks who were honest and hard-working and who treated us right… versus those establishments that may have a slightly lower price tag but their store-side manner just stunk (cleaned up for…
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