October 1, 2008
- Where It All Heads South
Last week Reed and I took Parker to get his monthly blood draws. Two results that always cause us to hold our breaths are his BNP and his liver function panel. (…)
September 27, 2008
- You Know You Are The Parent…..
Okay. After of week of lacing up my Army boots and marching head first into the battle of getting Parker the proper vent for his needs, I'm ready to have a light hearted moment.
Or several. (…)
September 24, 2008
- Our Village
Today we are up at our local Children's Hospital. More testing. The story of our lives. (…)
September 17, 2008
- OMAC My Favorite Sanity Saver
It doesn't seem to matter how much time I may have spent homeschooling, therapy-ing, and being the Mommy, my family still always expects dinner.
Even if they just had it, you know, last night. (…)
September 10, 2008
- Rub-A-Dub-Dub…. There Went My Time In The Tub
Once there was a time when I spelled luxury : g-a-r-d-e-n t-u-b. Add a few candles, lots of bubbles, a good book, a bar of homemade soap from my own private recipe, and life was good. (…)
September 7, 2008
- This Just In: A New Team Member
Anissa, from hope4peyton, will be joining our 5MFSN in this time spot.
Yeah. How lucky are we?
Smart. Funny. And an advocate that isn't afraid to go all MOTHER OF THE BEAST when necessary. (…)
September 6, 2008
- Wonder In The Journey
This week has been a rough one.
It started out with a leaking g-tube. Then a weekly weigh in resulting in yet another loss. (…)
September 4, 2008
- Next On The Pre-Natal Extermination List: Autism?
In an article written for the New York Daily News, Valerie Karr, a Ph.D candidate , and a disability advocate, dishes up some interesting food for thought. (…)
September 3, 2008
- Building Bridges
We've seen the looks. We've heard the comments. We've witnessed the pity as you have compared our child to yours.
And released a sigh of gratitude. (…)
August 31, 2008
- This Just In: Short, Sweet and Upbeat
Have you heard the news over at 5 Minutes For Moms about their new series on how "Blogs Can Change Lives?"
An Innovative Path For Reaching Kids With Special Needs
Dance, And The Whole World Just May Dance With YouTo View In HD Click HERE. (…)
August 30, 2008
- A Little Bit Of This and a Little Bit Of That
I've never been one to color within the given lines.
And I don't teach within them either.
I've always chosen to take a customized approach to teaching. (…) - Special Edition This Just In: Sarah Palin
From The Dayton Daily News
Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska has been selected as John McCain’s choice for Vice Presidential nominee of the Republican Party. (…)
August 28, 2008
- How The System Works
The week before DSPD came to our home to discuss Parker getting services through Medicaid, I was a total wreck. (…)
August 27, 2008
- Take Two Minutes. Save 100 Lives.
If you could help save a child's life with just a few clicks of your mouse and two minutes of your time , would you? (…)
August 23, 2008
- Lapbooking, Baby
Lapbooking. Think file folder games……on steroids. (…)
August 21, 2008
- The Littlest Heroes Project
At Primary Children's Hospital, when a child is admitted to the PICU, his parents are given a short list of questions to answer about their child. (…)
August 20, 2008
- Plays Well With Others
Yesterday Parker had the opportunity to play with a couple of friends, who along with their parents, stopped by for a quick visit. (…)
August 16, 2008
- Pride In Association
There is a lot that I am proud of. My husband. My kids. My recent 44 pound (and still counting..sigh…..) weight loss. (…)
August 13, 2008
- Tropic Blunder: The Protests Continue
I just read that Newsweek is proclaiming Tropic Thunder the best comedy of the year and that the OCregister gave this movie an "A".
Ebay has auctions for THOSE shirts. (…)
August 11, 2008
- Once Upon A Time There Was A Retard….
Such is the tag line to a new, big budget, R-rated summer movie opening today. (…)
