Potpourri, I have always loved that word. The word congers up wonderful thoughts of bountiful fragrances, a palette of beautiful colors and a feeling of tranquility. It brings back memories of my grandmothers house with little aromatic bowls that gave her home its signature scent. It is a wonderful word. The word potpourri has several
Here We Go Again – The IEP Carousel Interesting day, today… I started out with a meeting regarding son 6 and his IEP. For the uninitiated, IEP is Individualized Education Plan (which, by it’s very definition, should be, you know…individual.). I realize that the school and our special education co-op would like very much to
A Special Needs mom in on duty 24/7. Moms of Special Needs kids run ragged dealing with all the added responsibilities. They find it almost impossible to maintain balance and harmony in their hectic lives. There are appointments/meetings with medical professionals, with school staff, with support groups etc. There are the tremendous cost of professional
Guess what …your life sucks. It sucks. You have no money. Your husband works all the time. You are generally alone with your child. And oh yeah, your child is autistic. Your child rages, has sensory issues, can’t speak and you can’t take them anywhere because you don’t know how they will react or what
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass … it’s about learning to dance in the rain. The storms, I have waited for more than my fair share to pass. When younger, I fought them. I am now older and wiser. I would wake to another day of despair. Another day of wondering how
Football season is in full swing, which takes The Bean to the sideline. He is a manager for his high school team and he cherishes his position. He loves the camaraderie and daggummit, he just loves football. As much as he loves it, when he’s on the sideline at a game and he’s left alone,
