On Friday, we dropped the dogs off for boarding, loaded up the Wagon Queen Family Truckster, checked the kids out of school a little early, and headed for Auburn, Alabama. It was a combo mini-cation, visit with extended family, cousin birthday party, race, cheer the home team, and support the local boys trip (although the… Read More
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Seven Snippets: Special LEGOs, a Peek Inside Nathan’s School, and Mr. Andi’s Latest DIY Project
— 1 — Apparently, Nathan loves going to speech. Or loves his speech therapist, Caitlyn. At least, that’s what I thought until yesterday. We drive past the building where he goes to speech multiple times a day, and this week he spontaneously starting pointing at it and we would have the following exchange: NATHAN: Mom…. Read More
Sarah Kate and the Sheriff
It’s been a big week for Sarah Kate, and it ain’t over yet. Fresh off of Monday evening’s performance, Tuesday evening Sarah Kate came face-to-face with the sheriff. Each of the area schools was invited to nominate a student for the local Optimist Club’s Youth Appreciation Award, given to students who are outstanding achievers in… Read More
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Sarah Kate’s Performing Debut
Well, Sarah Kate’s performance didn’t quite go the way we had hoped. The original plan was to perform on Saturday at the opening of Earth Day festivities down at the pier, but it was canceled a few hours beforehand due to nasty weather. BUT! They did a “friends and family” performance at the end of rehearsal on… Read More
Seven Snippets: We’re Lost in the Storm But Nathan’s Going to Find the Way!
— 1 — We’ve noticed something odd about the kids. Nathan knows directions, but Sarah Kate doesn’t. She’s twelve and has lived in the same small town for nearly seven years (six of those in the same house), but she couldn’t give you directions to the school she’s attended for three years that’s a mile from… Read More
An Open Letter to Friends and Family of Special Needs Parents
Do you mean what you say? You should. Because parents like me, with special needs kids and lots of irons in the fire, are counting on it. We all fail at meaning what we say and saying what we mean. I don’t claim innocence or perfection in this arena – not even a little bit…. Read More