Monday Minute: James and The Short Bus
For the first time in his entire life James took the bus to school by himself today – “by himself” meaning with a bus matron and driver instead of a mom or dad. In the past I’ve expressed some concern...
View ArticleHappy Birthday James! A Photo and Video Celebration
James turned 12 today. Whoa. Filed under: General Tagged: special needs children, special needs families, The Foorce
View ArticleMonday Minute: Waffles and Ketchup and Mustard, Oh My!
So last week I jumped around for a minute of related material spread over the course of the day. This week is the exact opposite – the entire conversation happened during a matter of minutes and was...
View ArticleTop Ten: Ways My Kids Are More Special Than Yours (the easiest list yet)
Even though only one of my kids has a true disability, in the most technical sense all of my children have “special needs.” And I don’t mean special in the “my-kids-are-so-much-more-special-than-yours”...
View ArticleMonday Minute: For Someone With ADD He Sure Can’t Be Distracted Sometimes…
Today James landed himself in some “hot water,” so to speak, after throwing a massive tantrum about showering. Again. When I say tantrum think just like a toddler. Except with a toddler I can pick them...
View ArticleMonday Minute: All Systems Go
James is in italics, I’m in bold. (Coming up to help James in the shower) Hey skinny, grab a washcloth and soap. I’m chubby. No way, you’re skinny. Yeah because I eat a healthy, balanced diet. Oh yeah?...
View ArticleMonday Minute: Veteran’s Day
On the way home from the park today… Me (to Margaret): James is home from school to celebrate a holiday. What holiday is it, James? J: Thanksgiving. Me: What? J: Um……. I mean, Veteran’s Day. Me: Right,...
View ArticleGive Thanks For Your Child With Special Needs – Readers Respond
CLICK HERE to participate in a touching tribute to special needs children this Thanksgiving. Don’t have a special needs child? It’s also worth visiting the site for a good read and a little perspective...
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