by Mir | May 7, 2011 | Aspi(e)rations/AD(D)orations, Friends
What I wanted to tell you, after yesterday’s post, was that my fears were for naught, and Monkey had a great day and a hard but meaningful farewell with his parapro. What I wanted to do was gently poke fun at myself for always fearing the worst, for always...
by Mir | May 6, 2011 | Aspi(e)rations/AD(D)orations, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
I’m trying to learn a little bit of self-discipline in the form of not blogging when I’m overly emotional. Which probably means I will never blog again. HA! I kid. See, that’s me being all casual and detached. Ahem. So yesterday, I popped up my blog...
by Mir | May 4, 2011 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience", Retail Therapy
I enjoy order and predictability. Having a kid on the spectrum has made The Schedule even more important to my life—he just plain functions better when he knows exactly what will be happening when. It’s easier to get his cooperation when things are...
by Mir | May 3, 2011 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!
This morning over breakfast, Monkey told Otto, “Today’s our field trip to the middle school!” Otto clucked appreciatively, asked him if he was excited (he was), then said, “And do you know what one week from tomorrow is?” Monkey scrunched...
by Mir | May 2, 2011 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
I have (had) all kinds of exciting things to tell you about today. I am (was) feeling productive! And accomplishment-y! And like a worthwhile member of society, and I couldn’t wait to tell y’all that I’d stopped wallowing long enough to get stuff...
