Welcome 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 […]
View PostScripting anyone? Circa 2011 While driving in the car. Max: Mom where are we? Mom: In Baltimore Max. Max: Oh. after short pause Sam: I think we’re in the South East shore of Alberta Canada in the 1950’s. Mom: thinking – where the heck did that come from? after a minute I can hear it […]
View Post SamismsPosted tonight on The Oxygen Mask Project Facebook page: Okay, I don’t mean to sound like a braggart, but if I’m going to anyway I figured this is the right place to do it! Where to begin? First let me say that I’m sharing this very personal information because I feel like I think many […]
View Post happy, MomM: look Sam that bird is eating poop! S: no he’s not! Birds don’t eat poop, he’s eating grass. M: oh, birds don’t eat poop? S: No
View PostM: Sam I got a little fork. S: – M: SAM ANSWER ME! S: What? M: Look Sam I got a little tiny fork and you got a big one. S: I see. Hey, it’s like they’re brothers! M: yeah!
View PostI’m driving Sam to Seneca and a neighbor is getting a new roof. T: look guys they’re getting a new roof. M: awh, I wish we had a new roof. T: I know, we probably need one. S: well then let’s get one. T: we can’t right now, roofs cost a lot of money. S: […]
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