Monthly Archives: February 2012

Almost Wordless Wednesday…

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Since the EEG, someone has been extra sour puss when his head is touched.  So, the OT had an idea… Looking a little apprehensive. Getting doused. Hey, I guess this is cool. Again!! Hey, this is fun!

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What Number Are You Dialing?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

My son loves the iPhone.  It’s small and full of games, music, videos.  What’s not to love, right?  How about the purpose for which it was named, i.e., using a phone.   This has always been the last thing on my … Continue reading →

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The Campaign.

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I’ve mentioned before that a fortune teller once predicted to my mom, many years ago, that she would have one grandchild, a boy, who would grow up to be in politics.  Well, two outta three, right?  One grandchild and a … Continue reading →

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Open it!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

There’s so many little things about parenting, aren’t there?  All the ways to raise your babies, “right”.  The heavy stuff.  Then, there are all the annoying little details.  The things you don’t think about or find in the books. And … Continue reading →

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Almost Wordless Wednesday…

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Thank you for all your kind support yesterday.  Yes, the EEG placement went so much smoother than the first experience!   Sedation was necessary still.  (He cannot help but melt down whenever his head is touched for anything beyond a … Continue reading →

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Repeat Performance.

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

We’re going back in.  Heaven help us.  As you read this, we have headed back in for a repeat EEG. Yeah, because the first one was sooo much fun. Not. Believe it or not, since I first blogged about the … Continue reading →

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Self Taught.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Since my son was able to walk, regardless of his ability to verbally communicate, he always made it clear what he liked and didn’t like.  And it’s always been that what he likes, he loves.  What he doesn’t like, he … Continue reading →

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Machiavellianism, Manipulations and Empathy.

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Machiavellianism is a term used to describe a person’s tendency to deceive and manipulate other people for their personal gain.  The MACH-IV test is a twenty-statement personality survey that is now the standard self-assessment tool of Machiavellianism. People scoring above … Continue reading →

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Almost Wordless Wednesday…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Tootles’ Grandma and Auntie surprised him by having flowers and a teddy bear delivered by mail for Valentine’s Day! Way to go Grandma O and Auntie T! Hope each of you had a little surprise in your day!

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Valentine Dreams…

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Oh, sweet Valentine’s Day!  What happened to my perception of you?  We used to be so cozy.  You filled me with ideas of romance and mystery. Now, I try to avoid your frill, you’re reds and pinks and lace.  Sure, … Continue reading →

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