Oct 23, 2007

The Changes Keep Coming

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It's almost ironic that the one person in our family who is the most resistant to change (Cordy) is the one who has to endure so much change.After nearly settling into her routine at her new … [Continue reading...]

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Oct 22, 2007

She’s Been Waiting For This

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Ever since Mira was a few weeks old, she's been obsessed with watching everyone else eat. We laugh at mealtimes, watching her stare longingly at our plates and making chewing motions right with us. My … [Continue reading...]

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Oct 19, 2007

Haiku Friday: Brain Dead

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It had to happenThis haiku has no topicExhaustion sets in Sorry for my lame haiku. With the first round of nursing school exams, my fussy Mira and her teeth, and Cordy getting over a cold, I'm in … [Continue reading...]

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Oct 18, 2007

The Tale of the Sentient Trash Can

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You may not know this, but I live in a magical neighborhood. Not everything here follows the normal laws of the universe. Maybe it's super science, or maybe it's mystical. I'd swear we lived in Eureka … [Continue reading...]

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Oct 17, 2007

What Autism Can Look Like

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Before Cordy's diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, I knew it might be a possibility. I had read blogs written by women with autistic children, I had devoured all of WebMD's behavioral disorders … [Continue reading...]

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Oct 16, 2007

Visiting the Doctor

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The visit started out with a major meltdown - head banging into the door, kicking, thrashing, screaming. Cordy has never liked the doctor's office. But today was her 3 year check-up, and Mira's 4 … [Continue reading...]

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Oct 12, 2007

Haiku Fridays: Another One Rides The Bus

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It's that time again! Home from school each day,Another one rides the bus.Such a big girl now. OK, it isn't as bad as the Weird Al song, but Cordy is now taking the bus home from preschool each day. I … [Continue reading...]

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