We had another morning filled with worry and anxiety about school. He didn’t want to go, but we talked about it and I thought it was going to be a smoother morning. He seemed to understand that it was important for him to go and to keep going, as we continue to work to make … Continue reading
Executive What?!
On Thursday, I was hit by lightning! Not really, but it felt like that! I was in the right place, at the right time, with the right person. Currently, my school has a substitute psychologist who is only working with us temporarily. Although I don’t know her well, it is clear that she is intelligent, experienced … Continue reading
I Think My Son’s A Jedi Knight
We are big fans of Star Wars. We used to have long discussions about which Episode was our favorite. After many debates, we decided that Episode 3 was truly the best. That was the one that showed the transformation from Anakin to Darth Vader. My TBP used to share Star Wars facts so often, that … Continue reading
Life Cycle of a Headache
It started with a trip to Starbucks. I decided that I would be a much better parent, if I stopped for that caramel latte that I thought about all day. In my mind, I pictured my perfectly prepared coffee in a calm environment. I had twenty minutes before the nanny expected me. I smiled. It … Continue reading
Tooth Tunes and Dum Dum-What a Pair!
If you are a regular reader, my TBP’s sensory issues are well-known to you. The stories of leaving restaurants because of strong smells. Quickly exiting movies because of the loudness. Tantrums with various doctor and dentist appointments. You have read them all! Your suggestions and support have been so powerful that I am going to … Continue reading
It’s Here-I Dread it!
I knew this day would come and now I dread it! It is the return to school after the extended winter vacation. Throughout vacation, I tried to think of ways to tackle that first Monday morning get up. We returned to the regular bedtime. We started reading more and playing less. We talked about school. He … Continue reading
2013 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 25,000 times in 2013. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 9 sold-out performances for that many … Continue reading
I Picked A Word And I Liked it…Now What?!
On New Year’s Day, I picked my word for 2014. I had seen others talking about it and comparing their word, so I thought I would try it. I searched for the word. Optimization! Optimization means…the act, process, or methodology of making something (as a decision, system, or design) as fully perfect, functional, or effective … Continue reading
Announcing My 2014 Word!
You don’t have to look far to realize that today is all about new beginnings. You can see it while watching the tv commercials for Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig. You can see it in the advertisements for the gym memberships or the exercise equipment. You also see it while glancing through Facebook and Twitter. … Continue reading
2014?!
When I stop and I think about 2014, it takes my breath away. 2014? It sounds like a sci-fi movie. A lot happened in 2013, especially with my writing. I attended my first writer’s conference, I wrote my first book review, and I was asked by others to share my writing. I walked into the … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato 