On the way to the amazing Very Special Arts Festival today, we eat yogurt in the car. When we get to Oregon Ridge, Max helps Sam undo his seatbelt, like he does everyday, without request. He’s taken it upon himself, that it’s just his job. He’s a good brother. But wait, it gets better. When […]
View PostEarly morning, the day after. Mom: Sam, remember how we talked last night about things that you wanted to change in your room? S: Yes, I remember. M: Well is there anything about eating or breakfast time that bothers you or worries you that you’d like to change? S: Yes. M: Now remember if everything […]
View Post4 years, 9 months & 27 days They’re here! They’re here! She called, as she laughed and cried in their bedroom. The missing pages from my book the Engagement of Sam, arrived today, and even though they arrived so long after requisitioning them, author Mrs. Terri Duncan stated “I was only so glad they had […]
View PostApril. Hello again Mr. Milestone, so happy to see you. One morning, the boys are sitting at the island eating breakfast while I get things together for school. Sam says: Mom, today for snack, I would like fig newtons & two fruit snacks & that’s all. okay mom? Mom: Oh, okay. Thanks for telling me […]
View PostWelcome May. As I have said before, and I’m certain I will say many times again, I think it’s so neat how we special parents take joy in the things that most other parents discourage. We know these “things” are typical, and every bit of typical that sneaks into our children’s behavior is bitter sweet. […]
View PostApril 2012 – 4 years, 9 months April was a big month, especially in hindsight. It all started with 3 letters, w h y. At almost 5 years old, Sam started asking “why” questions. I just assumed we were going to skip this phase since he didn’t do it when he was younger. First it […]
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