Monthly Archives: January 2009

Try This Tuesday #26: Getting a Pet

As I mentioned last week, I will be giving a topic suggestion each Tuesday to write about. Of course, it is just a suggestion; you are still welcome to write about any topic you wish. Topic Suggestion for this Week: Getting a Pet How did you decide whether getting a pet would be good for…

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Sesame Candy

Here is a simple candy recipe that is pretty easy to make; if you’re new to candy making, this would be a good one to try. I found the orginal recipe on Epicurious.com. It stores very well, so you can make a batch and store them in an airtight container. It will keep for about…

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Marielle’s Advocate! An Interview With Monica

I met one of the cutest little girls I have ever seen at a family support retreat last summer. Her name was Marielle, and her Mom and Dad are equally as special as she is. I know you will enjoy meeting them as much as I have! Tell me a little about yourself and your…

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Caterpillar birthday

As the wrappings and ribbons settle from her fabulous caterpillar birthday, I look at my daughter, sleeping on the couch, with WALL-E in one hand and EVA in the other, snuggled under her new caterpillar quilt. She is a beautiful sight. Just hours ago, she was excited to be wearing her “birthday dress” and eating…

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Fill In The Blankie Giveaway!

I’m going to confess one of my deepest, darkest secrets. ………. I’m a blankie snob. Phew. It feels good to get that into the light. Can you blame me though? Think how important your child’s blankie is: Being one of his biggest sources of comfort, a blankie needs to be the right weight and have…

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Act 62 – What Will It Really Mean for Pennsylvania?

Before I get into my post for today, I promised that I would announce the topic suggestion for next week’s Try This Tuesday ahead of time. Of course, you can still post about anything you want, but if you are so inclined, this week’s topic will be Pets. How do you decide whether getting a…

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Special Needs?

I’m not sure Ivy qualifies as a special needs child. For the last four months we have had a fairly ‘normal’ life. Or normal, in comparison to four months ago, at least. It’s funny how we gage things, isn’t it Because it’s not really normal that my, just turned three year old, understands what a canula is,…

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Again With the Changes

Just when I thought 2008 was full of changes, I find that 2009 is all about transitions too. Last year, Zoe was placed into a general education setting, and it was on a full-time basis. Now we find ourselves preparing for an even more dramatic change: going from elementary school to middle school. This fact…

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If Only I Could Make It Stop

Your day started off rough, didn’t it my sweet Ashley? Just like so many other days recently. Although you wake up with a smile on your face, it’s not long before a seizure steals the morning joy from you. I know you don’t understand the funny feelings in your head just before the seizure erupts….

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Justice For All

The blog, Justice For All is sounding a call to arms for the disability community, saying this community is underrepresented within Obama’s transition team. Disability organizations are calling for more inclusion, jobs for those with disabilities within the new administration, as well as a domestic policy adviser who has experience with disability issues. Action Alert!…

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