Spring is here. There is nothing better than standing under an umbrella in a sun shower. It’s the simple pleasures. Got a photo to share? Why don’t you join in this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also blogging at Three Ring Circus
Now both of my kids are in OT
Having two kids means four times more work than one. When both kids are in therapy, everything is four times harder than that. We started the two-in-occupational-therapy schedule when school got out. It looked to be a short-term thing, she just needed help with her handwriting. That was wishful thinking sprinkled with a dash of…
To have a third child or not?
My sister’s due date is next week. My good friend Lyla is having a baby next month. I am so, so excited for both of them. I am also a little melancholy. Anytime anyone close to me is having their first kid, I can’t help but flash back to my pregnancy with Max. When I…
Risk
Some might say that it is risky in general to have a three-year-old walk down the aisle right before the bride anyway. But a strong-willed three-year-old who uses KAFOs and a walker? Definitely ups the “risk-factor.” But that didn’t matter to Jess. She wanted Esther-Faith. Esther-Faith was MORE than happy to oblige. In her own,…
Making Plans
When my daughter Kennedy was born with Down syndrome in 2004, all my expectations, my dreams, for my child were crushed. I was heartbroken thinking about all the plans I had for her that may never come to be. Slowly however, I began to dream new dreams, make new plans, establish new goals. For example,…
Guarding Your Information
It’s that time of year again. The beginning of the school year—when we have to fill out endless forms for the kids, and it seems like it will NEVER end. And as the parent of two kids who have special needs, it used to seem like I had double the forms to complete. …
Mood Swings
I was having a good day. I had dropped Matthew back at Camphill California in the morning after a terrific 3 day visit at home. I was so pleased that the weekend went well and for the first time ever, he was actually excited to get back to his program. Then my 21 year old…
Picture Lovers Anonymous
Hello. My name is Deborah and I am a picture addict. Back in February, I hinted at my addiction in my post about Works of Art, but now I am admitting openly that I have way too many pictures of my children displayed in my home. Ok, I hear you scoffing – how can a…
Insubordination Station
Originally posted on Diary of a Crazed Mommy on January 24, 2006. Nothing makes a parent feel more “parental” then when your child sidles up to your van and looks as if the apocalypse is upon him and says: “Mom, you are going to kill me.” In his defense, he’s probably right, and it warms…
Special Exposure Wednesday.
Ivy thanks the nurses at the Infusion Lounge, after six weeks of looking after her PICC line is complete. Got a photo to share? Why don’t you join in this Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also blogging at Three Ring Circus