Comments on: Officially quirky

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:01:54 +0000

Aw, sweet Monkey! I’m sending you all love, and maybe some fries to go with those burgers ;)

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:58:22 +0000

Mir,
I just caught up with this today and can only say God bless you and your Monkey. I know that your loving family will only find this label a blessing–a way to help Monkey navigate the years ahead–nothing more, nothing less. From all you’ve shared, I can see he’s a wonderful kid who just needs a little help right now. Good for you for finding it for him. And to Chickadee, you’re a great sister!

Best of luck with the IEP.

Stay strong and be well…

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:54:52 +0000

You are the most amazing mom, and I know you will guide Monkey through this so he can be a happy Monkey. I’m a little behind in reading right now – but know I’m thinking about all of you!

By: Woulda Coulda Shoulda » Love makes sense of it all

Woulda Coulda Shoulda » Love makes sense of it all — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:16:53 +0000

[...] on a long road, my boy and I, towards making it all okay. But sometimes I look at his drawings, and I glimpse okay in there. Because I know he does, too. [...]

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:53:15 +0000

OK, I’m wayyyy behind on this, but I think you’re an awesome mom. I have a five-year-old son who is a Monkey. I struggle with the label thing too. Hugs to you both!

By: Loth

Loth — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:15:45 +0000

My son has many of the same issues and I’m afraid labels are sometimes needed before you can access the assistance you need. Fingers crossed for Monkey.

By: Susan K

Susan K — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:57:00 +0000

Hopefully, the diagnosis will help with coping skills. Sometimes it helps just to be able to point to something and say “I am not crazy, this really is more difficult for me than it is for other people!” Monkey is such a great kid, I am sure he will be able to overcome this, especially with the support of his awesome family.

I love the stories about Chickadee being so nice to him. My 12 year old daughter is getting better about being kind to her little brother, too, and it is so sweet. They still fight, but it makes my heart almost burst to see her trying to help him, or do something to make him happy. I love the stories about Chickadee being nice to Monkey, too. Sibling love is awesome.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:08:48 +0000

Also: Not the Dawn from two comments above. Although my heart goes out to her as well.

This having “different” children is a difficult ride, isn’t it? Luckily, we’re tough enough to handle it.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:05:08 +0000

The biggest, warmest, most comforting hugs to Monkey. It is so hard being different.

My younger daughter has Central Auditory Processing Deficit, which isnt even a patch on Asberger’s and life (especially the school years) has been tough for her. (And for me, but I’m the Momma, so cannot admit this.)

You can tell Monkey that the entire Interwebs love him to pieces, regardless of how he processes life.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:18:25 +0000

Here is a list of famous people with burgers coming out of their asses (Monkey is in very good company):

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_2086.shtml