This post was written before last week’s tragedy. I am sharing it in an effort to begin to focus on “normal” things…although my heart is still heavy about this horrific act! Those that know me well, know that I tend to fixate on things. I like to think of myself as persistent and to have … Continue reading
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Clean Lens of the World
There have been a couple of funny comments that remind me that my precious TBP sees the world through a very focused lens…a shiny clean one if he can help it! Recently, we were watching a wonderful version of Peter Pan together. At the end, Peter is saying goodbye to Wendy. It is an emotional time and … Continue reading
Conference Update
So the parent/teacher conference is done. As I shared with you in my previous post (Conference Time), I was very apprehensive about this meeting. I had great advice and support from readers… “Take deep breaths” and “Remember this is just a dot on your son’s timeline” were some of the support and comments that I received. I decided … Continue reading
When Can He Come to his Senses?
The day after Halloween, we had a family birthday. I asked my son if he wanted to attend this lunch and he was adamant that he wanted to go. I made sure to explain that it was lunch in a “fancy” restaurant and gave him plenty of opportunities to bow out. “I really want to … 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
Do We Really Celebrate Thinking Outside of the Box?!
One of our hopes for the summer was that my TBP would build on his skills and develop new interests. With this in mind, we purchased an electronic snap circuit kit. It arrived at the house and we opened it up immediately. First, we found the directions. My instinct was to start at the beginning and read all of … Continue reading
THIS is HIS year!
As I begin to prepare for my own classroom and new group of students, I think about my son’s upcoming school year. First grade was challenging and we hope that this is “the year.” You know…the year when -your kid is appreciated by his teacher -he finds a best friend -he is excited by what he is learning -he … Continue reading
True Progress for a 2e Kid (and family)
Last summer, we went on a family trip to the ocean. We had been to this particular destination twice before, and had stayed in the same rental on both occasions. This time, we (the parents) decided that there was no need for such a large home. My TBP was excited for the trip. He was … Continue reading
My Funny Vampire
Many of you probably know the song…My Funny Valentine. On a recent trip, I came up with my own rendition of this song. My version had the same tune, but slightly different words. “My Funny Vampire…Sweet Little Vampire…Stay in the darkness, Vampire.” These were the only words that I could get out, before I heard complaints from the … Continue reading
School Prep Already?
Last Thursday, I found an advertisement for a “Back to School” sale in my mailbox. I knew these flyers would be coming, but I cetainly didn’t expect them the same week as 4th of July! Why anticipate the beginning of school just minutes after the previous school year has ended?! Nevertheless, it got me thinking … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato 