MAGPIE IS HOME
I am sorry for the delay in this post. I got into a small accident on the way to get Magpie (no one was hurt, didn’t even damage the other persons car thank goodness). I got home just in time to...
View ArticleGrandpa Claus
Santa Claus is a staple for many who celebrate Christmas and yet can be a nightmare those of us with special needs kids. Lets be honest most small children are terrified by the jolly man in the bright...
View ArticleBack to work for Magpie
Yesterday we started working with Magpie full time again and she is doing fantastic. She was very tired at the end of the evening but we couldn’t be happier with her recovery and willingness to get...
View ArticleWaffles and Christmas Stories
I’ve already mentioned how hard the holidays can be for us, and many families that have children with special needs in them. Changes of routine, over stimulation everywhere, lots of visitors, outings,...
View ArticleFirst gift to open for Christmas
I mentioned before that with Christmas we have learned that Deeds opening presents with everyone Christmas morning leads to an entire day of meltdowns, stimming, and over-stimulation. This year we are...
View ArticleOur Evening before Christmas
Today was a pretty relaxing day. We let Deeds open a present from his cousin this afternoon and then this evening he got some jammies and books from Grandma and Grandpa. All my siblings were with...
View ArticleUndecking the Halls
We are still here! Between Christmas excitement and then sickness hitting our home after sadly you have all been left hanging. To make up for it we have a lot of fun pictures to share with everyone....
View ArticleHoppy Easter
Deeds wants to wish everyone a very Hoppy Easter! He came home from school looking like the cutest bunny in the world yesterday and wouldn’t let us wash his face until bedtime. We had to go...
View ArticleOur 2nd Halloween with Magpie!
Hercules and his PegasusHalloween 2012 Magpie did much better with trick-or-treating this year than she did last year. I’m sure it’s because she has been with us for longer than just a couple of days...
View ArticleChristmas-Our Way
It’s that time of year again. The magical time when we deck the halls. Run to and fro to parties and Christmas activities and watch school programs. We have really learned through the years how...
View ArticleCaptain American Girl
I’m posting this on Deeds blog because he is the one that originally told his little sister to be Captain American for Halloween. I didn’t think she would take it to heart but low an behold she...
View ArticleLeaps and Bounds
As I sat last month and watched JD perform with his kindergarten class I couldn’t help but think once again about how much he has progressed. I filmed his little show, zoomed in on his fidgeting and...
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