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• Life's Lessons
  on Jan 1, 2012 in mothers and daughters dyslexia brain disorders special needs children fantasy life special needs familes
  When I was a young girl, one of my favorite places was the woods in my back yard. Although, the word "woods" might have been a bit of a stretch.  We lived in a small Cape Cod in Levittown, New York. The woods probably weren't much mo...
• The dishwasher on a Thursday?
  on Dec 29, 2011 in Spanish 4 Kiddos chldrens books guest posting
  Since I usually only post on Sundays it's always a little strange for me when the dishwasher and I peek our heads out on another day of the week. Yet, here we are! What brought me and the crazed appliance out on a rare Thursday? The chanc...
• The Mommy Exemption
  on Dec 26, 2011 in motherhood New Year resolutions self improvement
  The presents have all been unwrapped and the kids are busy playing with their new toys. It's time for the Christmas letdown. As much as I enjoy Christmas I have to say that the days after the big event have always been some of my favorites. The wee...
• O Christmas Tree
  on Dec 18, 2011 in family life holiday traditions Christmas family traditions
  Well it's time to break out the box of Christmas ornaments and  decorate the Christmas tree. Many you may have had your trees up for weeks and be wondering what took me so long. My two sisters had their homes decked out like Santa's workshop t...
• It's the Little Things
  on Dec 11, 2011 in whooping cough brothers and sisters special needs children special needs familes
  The other day our youngest child, Peter, ran into the kitchen,  excitedly tapped his hands on his head, and said, "Mommy, I don't want my hair."  I wasn't quite sure where he was headed with this particular thought. It's not unlike Peter...
• Birthday Wishes, Memories, and a Giveaway!
  on Dec 5, 2011 in New parenthood birthdays My Memories motherhood teenagers scrapbooking
  Thirteen years ago this week I became a mom for the first time. The road to motherhood was not easy. My husband and I endured four miscarriages in a little over a year. Just when I had given up and decided that being a biological mother may not be in...
• You are not going crazy, it's not Sunday!
  on Dec 3, 2011 in friendship parenting tales guest posting
  It will never cease to amaze me that until last year I did not even have an email address, but today I'm a blogger! One of the best gifts of my new online life is the chance I have had to meet some really great people and develop some really great fr...
• Don't Tell Me There's No Santa
  on Nov 27, 2011 in Santa Claus grandparents Christmas family traditions
  It is one of the mysteries of my life that I can remember certain decade-old events in such vivid detail that if feels like I'm experiencing them all over again. Yet I can't seem to remember to sign my six-year-old's notebook each night.  Poor...
• My Secret Recipe For Thanksgiving Dinner
  on Nov 21, 2011 in family life holiday traditions Thanksgiving parenting tips
  Thanksgiving is days away and everyone I know is putting the finishing touches on their menus for the big holiday dinner. Recipes for the perfect turkey, the perfect gravy, and the perfect pumpkin pie are being discussed at the market, the gym,...
• Gratitude With A Twist
  on Nov 17, 2011 in family life motherhood dyslexia parenting mishaps special needs children lipstick
  Thanksgiving is soon upon us and with it people are starting to think about what they're grateful for. Articles, talk shows, and blog posts are filled with people eloquently sharing what means the most to them.  Since I love my family so much...
• When All Else Fails...Laugh
  on Nov 7, 2011 in New parenthood homecoming with baby parenting tales
  As I was waking up I could hear crying. Loud crying. Almost bordering on screaming.  I called Joe's name, but he didn't answer. I couldn't see my husband sleeping on the pull-out chair.  I was still sore and did not want to move until I h...
• The Mission That's Possible
  on Oct 31, 2011 in whooping cough Action movies thrillers mothering brain disorders special needs families special needs children
  I love movies that thrill you and take you on a ride. Not scary, gore-soaked flicks, but stories where a disaster looms and someone has two hours to save the world. It can be science fiction, like an alien invasion, or a spy story like Mission: Impos...
• Giving Santa a Second Chance
  on Oct 23, 2011 in family life Santa Claus motherhood grattiude Christmas lists Christmas
  Halloween hasn't come and gone, but I'm already thinking that I should send my letter to Santa Claus in a little early this year. I'm counting on your discretion, because truth be told, I sent the same list last year and didn't get any of these pre...
• Growing up all over again
  on Oct 16, 2011 in birthdays aging middle age special needs familes
  At the end of October, my parents will be celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary. My birthday is the day after. As a little girl I could not understand why people would look at me strangely when I would proudly declare that I was born the day aft...
• My Kids + My Blog = Jealousy
  on Oct 9, 2011 in family life motherhood blogging special needs families
  When a new member joins the family, there are bound to be growing pains. The kids may think it's fun at first to have someone new in the daily mix, but eventually the novelty wears thin as the day-to-day care of the new addit...
• A Novel Life
  on Oct 2, 2011 in special needs parenting Romance novels brain disorders parents dreams special needs children
  This week I feel every one of my 45, soon-to-be 46 years. My nerves are shot. I'm tired and more than a little cranky. I'm in need of a makeover, or more appropriately, a rewrite. After years of guiltily reading romance novels, I've decided to take...
• Me, Myself and my Minivan
  on Sep 28, 2011 in mom-mobile brain disorders grattiude mini van special needs familes
  They say confession is good for the soul, so here is mine…I love my minivan. Okay, I said it. I realize this admission confirms what my sisters always said about me: I'm just not that cool. That's fine with me. My minivan and I can take it. ...
• Lessons Learned from my Dishwasher
  on Sep 18, 2011 in life lessons possessed dishwasher special needs families
  I can't believe it, but it's been almost a year since I went to take a rare nap one afternoon and woke up to a mini disaster. I've always had a hard time sleeping, even as a child. As a mother to three children, all who have some challenges, i...
• Remembering
  on Sep 12, 2011 in living in manhattan safety in the suburbs terrosit attacks 9/11
  Some days I'll never forget. The events are so etched in my memory I can at once be brought back to the exact feelings I experienced. My wedding day, and the births of my three children are the good ones. Then there are the bad days, and September...
• When the Dishwasher's Happy, I'm Happy
  on Sep 8, 2011 in Mom Blog Designs VoiceBoks MVQcw3BLGv5kRvf2Twvn2tpB5Q Ro Little mommy blogging Lexie Lane
  Wow was I lucky!!!  Last Friday the fabulous and fabulously talented Ro Little of "Mommy Blog Designs" http://www.mommyblogdesigns.com/ was offering a "Friday Blog Giveaway"! Being a big fan of Ro's and seeing some of my bl...

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