Monthly Archives: March 2011

Being Needed.

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

There are things about my son that I learn every day.  Even though I continue to learn, I, as a parent, have a repository of knowledge about him that is unparalleled on Earth.  Think about it.  Who knows your child … Continue reading →

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Underestimating Focus.

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

I was thinking that life can be blurry sometimes.  When we focus on one thing, we don’t see everything else that passes us by.  I wonder how much of my son’s life is a blur to him as he is … Continue reading →

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Running Away in a Dream

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

Sometimes, I need to run away. Just take a deep breath and escape. I dream of quiet.  Total complete peace.  A warm, sandy beach.  A gentle breeze.  Brown sugar sand between my toes. The smell of fresh, tropical flowers.  The … Continue reading →

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We’re sorry. Your communication could not be completed at this time.

Words fly by me fast and loud.  They are not formed into a sentence.  They are phrases.  Bits and pieces of meaning.  Bits and pieces of nonsense. Communication is more than words.  It’s more than a sentence.  It is a … Continue reading →

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Lighting Up Blue While Seeing Red.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

Lack of control over others’ ignorant behavior can lead to frustration which can escalate to anger which will be viewed with intolerance over which the initial actor has a lack of control which begins the whole vicious cycle again. Read … Continue reading →

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No, It’s an Unhealthy Interest in Fruits & Veggies…

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

A couple years ago, when the little guy was between 2 and 3 years old, he had this love for vegetables and fruit.  Now, don’t get lulled into the idea that his love of fruits and vegetables was in the … Continue reading →

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Honest Tears.

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

I wanted to post something happy today.  Some bit of light.  And so I stared at the blank page.  Nothing came.  Then, out of honesty, this flowed from my heart.  There’s a bit of happy if you look. My mom … Continue reading →

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School is in Session – An Adventures with Tootles Tale!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Jessica is my 4 year old son’s 25 year old best friend. She teaches him appropriate times to use cool words like “Scrilla scrill!” and “Come on!” when playing video games, shares snacks with him, runs around with him, and … Continue reading →

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Separation and Exhaustion.

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

There has been an increase in behaviors this week.  I’m getting a delayed response to my mom’s hospitalization and my absence in dealing with it.  Yes, she is still in the hospital.  Today will be Day 13. As a result, … Continue reading →

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The Research Findings.

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

“Synapses are fundamental units of neuronal connectivity in the brain. It is at these specialized cell junctions that neurons communicate with one another. Many neuroscientists now look to the synapse for principles of learning and memory, for processes underlying behavior, … Continue reading →

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