I didn’t belong to a sorority when I was in college, but I feel like I belong to one now. I ran into one of my sorority sisters in the parking lot at Target yesterday. She, like I, was struggling to get a wheelchair out of the back of a vehicle. The slight smile on…
Special Exposure Wednesday
If it’s one thing Ivy loves to do in meltdown week, it’s draw. In this case, it’s to draw, with chalk, on the verandah, on one of our first real Spring days. Got a photo to share? Why don’t you join in this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each…
The joy
The thing about having a kid with special needs is, the sorrows are intense. But so are the joys. When Max does anything for the first time, I could practically do a cartwheel. When he brings home an art project, I’m in awe. When he attempts to say words, I’m gleeful. When he dances, my…
Soccer update
Soccer tournaments are next weekend. This season has seemed long at times. And sometimes, it feels like it it flying by. We still don’t know if this will be her first and last soccer season. Or if she will try again. But we have learned a few things about our girl: She LOVES to be…
Welcome to the world of IEPs
From the time Kennedy was born I knew that eventually we would be part of the world of IEPs. I learned my acronyms… LRE and FAPE… I took classes on IEP law where I learned that if you weren’t in total agreement, don’t sign ANYTHING. We went to Kennedy’s placement meeting for Kindergarten and I…
Tingle All The Way
Since everybody has been passing on all their tips and tricks for parenting and wellness, I decided to take a leap and pass on one of my own. Actually, I was cleaning out my bathroom closet, ran across this little gadget, and started fondly thinking about all the use it’s gotten over time. …
When things are going well
When Matthew was home last weekend, we had three very normal conversations! They were: 1) Me: “Did your friend Joe move away?” Matthew: “That’s what I heard.” 2) Me: “Have you seen any good movies lately” Matthew: “No, but I’d like to. What movies have you seen?” 3) Me: (driving Matthew to a gardening job,…
My Definition
Deb*or*ah [deb-er-uh, deb-ruh] -noun 1. mother of four children, three of whom have disabilities 2. tireless advocate for her children and others with disabilities 3. advisory board member 4. trainer 5. blogger 6. ex-police officer, current computer engineer, avid reader, gardener, hiker, beach lover, and basically normal person with typical dreams and desires ——————————————————————————– In…
The Rest of the Story
Sorry to leave y’all hanging, but between the time I had the meeting at Spiff’s school and now, there have been many changes going on with me. But the story is bubbling up and waiting to be told, so I have to share it. Right now. It never fails. Every time I get that call,…
Special Exposure Wednesday.
Ahoy there, me hearties. Arrrrrrrr! There be pirates living in our house! Dress ups are a big part of our everyday. Noah (Ivy’s twin brother) is finally moving away from dressing up as a fairy princess. Got a cute photo to share? Why don’t you join in this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember…