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In Recovery

We seem to have a new trend going on at my house. The school week, is going well…usually.  Morning drop off is smoother and there is a happy boy saying “goodbye” and heading off to 2nd grade.  When I pick up my son from school, he is happy and gladly shares the highlights of his day.  This … Continue reading →

The Intensity Rollercoaster

I hesitated writing this post because the last time I celebrated a few good days… it didn’t go well!  I am cautiously optimistic that we might be over the “drop off dilemma”!  We had 4 great days in a row and I think (knock on wood) that is enough to call it a pattern. In … Continue reading →

On a Rollercoaster with my TBP

Right now, we are riding a giant rollercoaster.  Our mornings are not “typical” at this point.  They are either really great or really not.  Today, the morning drop off went well.  It was quick, to the point, and no scene was made.  No f bombs or emotional outburst!  Whew! However, yesterday was a different story! Yesterday … Continue reading →

Whoops…He did it again!

In my last post (The Word of the Day is “Transition”), I shared our magical cure for the rough mornings.  We added a few minutes to the transition time and it was enough to reduce the separation anxiety in the morning.  It worked great on Monday through Thursday…and then there was Friday. As I was writing that post, … Continue reading →

The Word of the day is… “Transition”

Many of you have emailed about my recent post (The Bomb) sharing support and requesting an update.  I am happy to report that the morning drop off situation has been resolved! There have been no more “f bombs” released in the office and the clinging & crying has disappeared!   After a couple of rough days, we realized that going from walking … Continue reading →

I Can See Clearly Now

Many of you know that last week was a big week for my family.  I went back to work to teach Kindergarten (after 17 years at 1st grade) and my son started 2nd grade.  My son’s first day was fantastic!  He said it was a great day and we received a wonderful email from his … Continue reading →

Now I can Breathe!

The start of a new school year has brought anxiety and worry!  I have been holding my breath for days!   Obviously, this is a bit of an exaggeration since I maintained consciousness, but I have walked through the past two days with shallow breathing and a tense body. Monday was the last “real” day of summer for my family.  We … Continue reading →

I’ll Take “Seeking Control” for $500

When you are the parent of a twice-exceptional child,  you often feel as though you are playing a game of Jeopardy!  There are several “issues” that you balance at once and the difficulties from yesterday, may not be the challenges of today.  You have to be on your toes and ready for any “topic” at any … Continue reading →

Unplugged…Not by Choice

We often talk about taking breaks from technology but truthfully…we rarely do it.  My son is on the Ipad, while I am getting my classroom ready.  When I think of a phrase or an idea to share on the blog, I type it into my phone.  It has become part of our daily life…good or bad…it … Continue reading →