Monthly Archives: March 2012

Special Schools

This week has been one of those weeks where my emotions have gone from elation to fear to peace—and then back again! It is time for Jack to head to school. In the past, I was determined that the only way he was going to do school was with me by his side (meaning: home…

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Send a Special Thank You to a Favorite Doctor

Originally posted on my own site (ColoradoMoms.com) I wanted to share this with all of you. The Autism Science Foundation is an amazing organization and is have a unique fundraiser. I’m lucky to be blessed with such amazing doctors that have helped us with our journey into Autism. Dr. Moe from Children’s Hospital in Denver…

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You’ve heard of the Tiger Moms, right? How about an Eagle Mom?

The child’s teacher has now hooked me on a webcam that follows a nesting pair of eagles. If you want to get hooked yourself check it out here. One of the days that my daughter wasn’t quite up to standing in line to wait for the bell to ring we went into the classroom early…

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Special Exposure Wednesday – Quiet And Serious

The boy was quiet and serious while playing with his iPod Touch. Maybe I should just enjoy this while it lasts eh? 😉 Share what you managed to capture this week. Please spread the comment love around. Thank you.

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Words Get in the Way {Book Review}

Originally posted over at my own site, ColoradoMoms.com, I wanted to share this book and review with all of you as well. I hope you enjoy this novel as much as I did. I was lucky to get an advance copy of Nan Rossiter’s latest novel, Words Get in the Way. A fiction novel about…

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A Lesson in “Nurse”

***I’m re-posting today because, ironically, I am at a mandatory class for my license!***     I am a red-blooded American Registered Nurse. I earned the right to call myself a nurse when I passed the NCLEX (which is a fancy name for the worst test you will ever take in your entire life) and…

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Bull Fight

I think I have mentioned before how touchy our before school routine is. Getting through the necessary steps and out the door with a positive outlook for both mother and child is tricky at best. I should know better than to mess with the equilibrium.

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Special Exposure Wednesday – World Down Syndrome Day

Today is World Down Syndrome Day. Spread the word! Share what you managed to capture this week. Please spread the comment love around. Thank you. *photo source

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Weddings (and other such events)

Tomorrow my brother is getting married. In a quiet, small gathering. On a boat. At Disney World.   Now, while most people think this sounds romantic and lovely, I am a nervous wreck. My brother loves my son no matter what; however, if he decides to melt down or scream or narrate the entire event,…

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Anne Moore Burnett’s “Step Ahead of Autism” Reviewed

“Autism is not a puzzle but an opportunity to step up to the challenge and be the best parent you can be.”                                            – Anne Moore Burnett How many of us have thought about staying…

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