Every evening, we gather around the table, eat dinner, talk about our day, and read a little bit. This December, we are reading about the Jesse Tree and each evening after dinner, the kids all get a small gift. By small, I mean, a roll of lifesavers. A pez dispenser. Silly putty. Those sorts of…
Tag Archive: special needs
The rant of an imperfect mom with imperfect children
I’ll never forget the Matthew’s first day of Kindergarten. He was placed in a special education class at our local school. I dressed him in a new red shirt and blue shorts that I had bought at The Gap. I combed his hair and took a picture of him for the scrapbook, hoping that someday…
Thankful for each day
Today, I am thankful for my friends and family, and I am worried. Yesterday, our dearest family friend fell during a bike ride, broke his leg, and hit his head. He is in the ICU of a local hospital. He is unconscious (the doctors want him that way since he has a breathing tube) and…
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,…
Today I…
Have a meeting with Spiff’s team at the high school. My post will be about that meeting, because I’m sure it is going to be a doozy. So stay tuned. Watch this space. I love it when people don’t read IEP’s. It makes my job (and my son’s) just that much harder. Sigh. Back with…
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…
People are listening…and watching
I woke up the other day (did I mention I’ve been getting up early?) and found this text on my phone: You are a rockin mom. And then I read below: Thanks to me paying attention to you I was able to handle a lost Autistic child. This was from my very good friend whom…
Come Chat With Us In Real Time at SnazL.com
Almost a year ago I wrote this post about advocacy and building bridges between those who have children with special needs and those who don’t. Have you ever wanted to tell the world about your child with special needs? His hopes? His desires? What you wished parents of typical children knew and understood about a…
Small Victories
He gets up in the morning long before the sun comes up. He dresses, eats, and takes his medicine each morning without prompting. He brushes his teeth, combs his hair, puts on deodorant, and makes sure he looks good. Mom has to check though. He has tried to wear weekend clothes to school that would…
Six Word Memoir Contest – Disability Style
One of my favorite literary magazines is SMITH. SMITH is a home for storytelling of all forms and kinds. “We believe everyone has a story, and everyone should have a place to tell it.” Smith is also the home of SIX WORD MEMOIR. I thought it would be fun to have a SIX WORD MEMOIR…