Saturdays tend to be ‘yard day’ at our house. This Saturday was no exception with Reed having several sprinkler heads to repair. Parker decided that keeping Dad company while he was digging in the dirt would be an excellent idea. Hey Dad! Bet you can’t do this! Signing “Grass” Signing “Flower” This kid has his…
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Don’t Mess With This Texas Mom – An Interview With Candice O’Dell
Candice O’Dell is the type of mother I aspire to be. She has two adopted daughters, both with their own unique needs, and she has dedicated her life to learning all she can to support those needs. Of special interest to me is her loving approach to raising a child with deafblindness. I also have…
Ashley Time
Having a child with significant medical issues, I find myself measuring time in non-traditional ways. When someone asks “When did you move into your house?”, I say, “Let’s see, it was after Ashley’s second brain surgery but before she had her gallbladder and appendix out.” I could have just as easily said that it was…
My List
I make lists. Lots of them. Especially for Parker. These lists include: A list of medications. A list of when to give said medications. A list of previous surgeries. A list of doctors and their info. A list of therapies to work on. A list of pre-school units to complete. A list of up and…
Dazlious – Interview with Marla Baltes
One of the loveliest and most informative blogs I regularly visit is called Marla Baltes On All That Is Dazlious. Marla describes her blog as a place to share her photography, insights, joys and struggles, especially as they relate to her ten year old daughter, Maizie. Being an adoptive mom myself to a daughter with…
Getting to Know Trish
When I was approached about being involved with a new website called 5 Minutes for Special Needs, I was excited and a bit nervous. Now that the time has come for us to put ourselves out there, I am extremely excited and even more terrified nervous! So who am I and what brings me here?…
Welcome To The Club
Soon after my son Parker was born, my friend, also a mother of a child with Down Syndrome, called to congratulate me. “Welcome to the club!”, she exclaimed. “You’re gonna love it!” “Uh”…..I astutely replied, “Come again?” This wasn’t the first time I had been on the receiving end of such a sentiment. Another friend…