My Pride is Leaking
Brian and Catherine had three medical appointments this week. I’m picking up the pieces from a really intense new-biz week and the flu last week at work. And Sarah started a new school. In comparison to last, this week has…
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My Very Best Moment
I have been telling the following story to anyone who will listen. I tell it for two reasons. First, I want to remember it forever, and I hope that by telling it over and over again, I will brand it…
Let the Data Show
We’re entering another phase where instead of being a mom, I become a scientist. Instead of snuggling and hugging and cheering, we will observe and track and analyze. I don’t especially like these phases, but long ago I learned that…
Magical Experiences for Disabled Kids
Wow! Some days you’re just thankful you got up and had the stuff on your calendar that was there. Catherine didn’t have an aid on Tuesday, so I got to play that part at school. I actually love the excuse…
Special Education
We just spent 4.5 hours in a special education mediation meeting. I can’t write about the details now, but let me just say that if I had all the money in the world, I would make it my singular mission…