NDSC Convention

Sunday, 31 July 2011

The annual NDSC Convention is this coming weekend in hot, hot San Antonio, TX. Now I (almost!) wish we were still living in NM so we would be within driving distance!We had such a fun time last year in Orlando, and in 2008 in Boston.Just wondering who is

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"Misunderstood"

Saturday, 30 July 2011

"Misunderstood"You coddle me.You fondle me.Explicitly.Sweet bliss to me.Ridiculous.So meticulous,Yet very ubiquitous.You dare to be conspicuous.Such misery:The way you disclose your plansAs I yearn for your moistureBut you tease me with your hands.I just don't understand.You say that I don't unders

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The Walmart Heart Truck

Friday, 29 July 2011

On Friday morning the kids and I went to see a very special truck. A new Walmart Heart truck... Hey, we know someone on this truck!And here he is! My buddy Nate!

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"My Life: Romantic Insomniac"

Wednesday, 27 July 2011

"My Life: Romantic Insomniac"I can't sleep at night.My fear won't let me;so I toss and turn till daylightwondering if she'd forget me.It all happened so fast.I thought it was forever;but it was swiftly cast.We just couldn't keep it together.We've a very extensive pastto say we didn't last long.I st

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The Birthday Girl

Wednesday, 27 July 2011

It was almost two weeks ago, but here are a few pictures of the then-birthday girl.Getting ready to bring rice krispy treats to Rolly Pollies camp.

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CiCi's Pizza Funtacular Giveaway

Tuesday, 26 July 2011

CiCi's Pizza launched their Family Funtacular summer scratch and win contest on July 11th. This contest takes place at all 600 locations through Aug 28th.Guests will receive a free scratch-off card with every guest check and large beverage purchase. Priz

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Speech Therapist In Training

Sunday, 24 July 2011

To this day there are still several words that Kayla continues to mispronounce and two of them are 'dand-aid' and 'dirthday.' I usually try to correct her and emphasize the way a word should be pronounced and have her say it back to me. I'll say "BAnd-ai

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but now i can't use the curbstomp line as the post title

Thursday, 21 July 2011

Totally zonked on Sherlock and word origins, but here is a spray of em dashes to consider:—Players by DeLillo: amazing. Running Dog: not as good, very fun.—Dobby Gibson is doing Poetry Crossfire and it's better than guaranteed financial collapse of the w

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A Down Syndrome-Free Country

Thursday, 21 July 2011

Did the blog post title get your attention? Yeah, it got mine too. How about this for a headline: Plans to Make Denmark a Down Syndrome-Free Perfect Society.Forget for a moment the Down syndrome-free part; but perfect? Please. There is no such thing as a

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Special Exposure Wednesday

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

One of my favorite pictures from our trip to Isle of Palms beach.

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GQ's Ignorant and Insensitive Remark

Monday, 18 July 2011

GQ recently published their list of the 40 worst-dressed cities. They ranked Boston as #1. As if their opinion really matters. I wouldn't have given it another thought, except for a lovely little blurb by the guy who wrote up the Boston piece - John B. T

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"Suicidal Moths"

Saturday, 16 July 2011

"Suicidal Moths"I've watched them float.I've watched them flutter.Delicate creatures cast asunder;Led to believe their lives are a blunder.They chase wonderAll while wondering why:"Why do I want to wonder?Why do I even wonder?I fly as high as others do.I cruise through rain and thunder,The chill of

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Eight Years Ago

Friday, 15 July 2011

Eight years ago I woke up thinking I wasn't going to make it to work. I just didn't feel well and was lethargic. I called into work sick saying that if I felt better later that morning I would come in.Eight years ago I sat in the glider with a heating pa

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Memory Recall

Thursday, 14 July 2011

I wish I had the memory recall of my 3-yr old. I can't believe some of the things and details that he remembers.Several months after we moved here I was helping Lucas get dressed one morning. Then I said, "Why am I getting you dressed? I know you can do

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The Alligator Story

Tuesday, 12 July 2011

It seems when you have a child with special needs you look at everything they say or do as an accomplishment, or mastering a skill, or reaching some milestone ... things that you wouldn't notice otherwise. Things that you would just take for granted as h

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Isle of Palms Beach

Sunday, 10 July 2011

The last day of our busy 4th of July weekend was spent at Isle of Palms beach. Kayla loves the water, and while Lucas doesn't mind the water, he much preferred making mud and building sand castles!Sorry for the picture overload, but someone (hello mom!)

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Red, White and Blue

Saturday, 9 July 2011

After our trip to the Waterfront Park in Charleston we went home to rest and relax for a few hours. That evening we headed to Summerville for their annual Red, White, and Blue Festival. We met up with the same family we were with earlier, and also one of

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