In an online community that I'm active in, someone was recently outed as a faker. In this particular instance, I can't say I'm surprised because she pinged my radar with the majority of her attention-whoring posts. I had nothing concrete, of course, and didn't feel like being bothered enough to [...]
I decided that I didn't feel like waiting until Friday to do a gratefulness journal. It's been a rough week for me, and today was a really good day. I've been frazzled and short-tempered, and I think it's because I've been taking my meds too late in the day. It' [...]
I admit it, I buy into the Mother's Day hype. But if we're going to be honest here, what mother doesn't want to be recognized and appreciated for doing what she does every day? Every day should be Mother's Day, sure, but our kids and spouses sure don't behave that' [...]
Today, on this dreary and chilly Friday, in no particular order, I am very grateful for:
Have you ever noticed that it doesn't exactly go over very well to admit in polite company that the Very Bad Days as a parent make you question not only your parenting skills, but whether you should have gone ahead with the need/desire/want/impulse to have children? You get funny looks' [...]
I've been intending, as always, to post my weekly gratefulness journal. Today I'm actually doing it. ;-) I'm very, truly grateful for…
I'm officially four months post-surgery and feeling great. I'm more and more thankful daily that I went through with it. My only back pain now is if I over-do it and my sciatica goes out (which is not frequently any longer) or if I throw it out doing something too [...]
I can't stand that I've been so lax in making entries lately! I think I'm going to have to make "regular entries" one of my New Year's Resolutions! I've been thinking about the past a lot lately, and what things would be like had I made different choices, but that' [...]
Yup, still obsessed with my chest. ;-)
I know it's been a while since I've updated, but as of December 18th 2008 I am free of The Ladies as 48-DDs! Ta ta, Ladies! I'm 15 days post-op breast reduction surgery today, and recovery is going well. The surgical scars' [...]
Well, one week and a couple days. I'm getting new boobies! I'm getting new boobies! The Ladies are going to be, well not gone, but not so much! I'm excited, I'm nervous, I'm scared, but I'm so ready for this. If you feel like catching up on my boobs, [...]
We do our best to instill a desire in the children to have structured prayer as well as "free style prayer" each night. We don't force them, but we do try to make saying their prayers interesting, fun, and most importantly, meaningful. So far, Juliana (8 yrs old) really enjoys' [...]
Ok, not quite yet, but I made the big step of making an appointment with a plastic surgeon to get these back-killers and shoulder-destroyers off of my chest. I go for The Big Appointment on Halloween 2008. I seriously can't wait. I'm excited and nervous and scared all at the [...]
It's been far too long since I did my last gratefulness journal. Today, I am very grateful for:
We all know by now that McCain has decided to "suspend his campaign" and he blew off his appearance on the David Letterman Show. If you click on this blog entry link, you can see a partial written transcript of the show. Or you can simply watch the YouTube [...]
I finally have an MRI scheduled for my craptastic shoulder! It's been pretty decent since Sunday, but it gets tired very easily still and very sore. Today I'm feeling twinges if I push it too hard. I had started wondering if it was finally healed, but clearly it's not. I'm [...]
It's been a loooong time since I did my gratefulness journal. I haven't had a lot to feel grateful about lately, but this always helps center me. I don't know why I waited for so long.
I am grateful for…
I know it's been a while. Things here have been very stressful, and I haven't felt very social. The Animal reared its ugly head, and I'm struggling to regain emotional balance. About a month ago, give or take a few days, I decided to change from Paxil to Wellbutrin. There' [...]
Anneliese has been using her super magnadoodle and practicing her drawing. She just drew me a wonderful scene with people, a picture frame, and an X. She said "I made dis all by myself for YOU." "Awww, you did? Are you going to grow up to be an artist like" [...]
I know it's been a while since I last posted. Things have just been so busy, that I honestly haven't been able to remember to blog. That, and I'm completely hooked on FaceBook's PackRat game. It's sucking the life out of me and hogging my internet time. ;-)
I've decided [...]
So today is Monday, and it's time for my weekly Gratefulness Journal, or as known on BabyCenter, a Gratitude Journal. After this Father's Day Weekend, and the week I had last week, I am so very grateful for…
Someone, please… remind me why my children are supposed to be the Lights Of My Life. I love 'em and all, I swear. But there are just some things I didn't sign on for. And maybe I'll piss some people off here, but one of them is having an autistic' [...]
Today on this gorgeous Monday morning, I am truly grateful for…
I suppose this is one way to make the never-ending announcements of "Ooh we're expecting a brand new bundle of joy! How exciting is that!" fresh and new. Unless you're telling people who don't know you, and the whole conversation is new for them. Then you get to shock them [...]
I just realized that missed doing the journal this past Friday AND Monday due to party prep and clean-up. Time to get on the ball! Today, I am so very grateful for…
Rules, Regulations and Rights in School
February 2008
February 2008
Do students have rights when they break school rules?
How do I know what my school's rules and policies are?
Must schools [...]
Today I am very grateful for…
Holy farking disconnect, Batman, that was rough! All "you's" in the following statements are really "me." Just so you know.
You never really realize how much you rely on the computer until you don't have it any longer. I went without the computer from Friday night until yesterday afternoon. Grace [...]
I had such an interesting experience the other night. I completely meant to blog about it, and then got caught up doing Mom Stuff. Anneliese suffers from growing pains, almost every night. I had them as a child, so I know how agonizing they are. Juliana gets them occasionally, but [...]
Ahhhh, so much to be grateful for. Today, after a weekend that went by far too quickly, I am grateful for…
It's been a busy week, meaning "slow" for blogging. That's OK. I'll just toss up some randomness.
I can't believe how busy I've been the past several days, but I actually missed my Monday Gratefulness Journal. So here it is, a day late, but still here.
On this beautiful, bright Tuesday, I am truly grateful for…
I've hesitated writing this entry because I haven't been sure how I feel about it. I'm conflicted. It can be so very difficult advocating for your child when you feel like the bricks are stacked against you, putting you on the outside of the wall. We [...] 
What is Asperger’s syndrome? (click here for WebMD article)
Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder in which people have severe difficulties understanding how to interact socially.
People with Asperger's syndrome have some traits of autism, especially weak social skills and a preference for [...]
At present, Asperger's Disorder aka Asperger's Syndrome is currently considered part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. It shares many of the characteristics of ASD, the most common being social problems and PDD-NOS (fancy way of saying global delays). As mentioned in previous blogs, Aspies tend to [...] 
... would be a very boring, lackluster, unimaginative place. Did you ever why advocates enjoy letting people know about famous people with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Because it proves that Autistics are very intelligent people, very often genius in their intellect. It proves that Autistics can overcome [...]
