by Mir | Jan 27, 2011 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Monkey is not exactly the most popular kid in his class. He has his BFF, and a couple of other kids he likes, and then on a good day, he tolerates everyone else. (On a medium day, he doesn’t acknowledge anyone...
by Mir | Jan 26, 2011 | Aspi(e)rations/AD(D)orations, Haven't been hit by lightning yet!
I’m not saying I have it all figured out, nor am I claiming I came up with this—it was suggested to me, last year, and I’ve been doing it ever since—but what I AM saying is that if you have a kid on an IEP and you have meetings to attend, the...
by Mir | Jan 25, 2011 | Aspi(e)rations/AD(D)orations, Health is overrated, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Things have been going along pretty well, post-Monkey-carving. Some might even say TOO well. (Please cue up the foreboding music of your choice right here. I’ll wait.) Despite my fears that post-surgical Monkey would be a giant ball of pain and anguish and HULK...
by Mir | Jan 24, 2011 | Health is overrated, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Monkey’s recovery continues apace. Yesterday was briefly a bit rough—he woke up in pain, pain bad enough for him to recognize—but with enough drugs TLC we were able to smooth things out and have a pretty uneventful day. By bedtime he was looking kind...
by Mir | Jan 22, 2011 | Aspi(e)rations/AD(D)orations, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
I continue to be shocked and amazed by this child of mine. Years ago, when Monkey started orthodontia, his sensory issues were such that he gave up food and drink for about a week because it hurt and he is stubborn. So I was ready—as ready as I could be,...
