I love, LOVE Maya Angelou. I always have. I was talking with a friend today who was concerned about her apraxic son talking so he can get a job one day. In the midst of apraxia, in the midst of our children not speaking, us parents all get caught up in the thick, dense trees….
I was just contacted last night by Leslie Lyndsey, author of “Speaking of Apraxia.” She was looking to connect as mothers who share a child with apraxia, as well as to let me know about a giveaway on her blog right now for this beautiful necklace. I never signed up to be the mom…
Today was Ashlynn’s Spring parent/teacher conference. I don’t know what I expect really. As much as most of the time is spent focusing on her strengths, all that hits me like a ton of bricks is what she ISN’T yet doing. My husband thought I was crazy. He couldn’t come to the meeting today, but…
Kids always seem to have a favorite flavor of the week. Parents probably promote this. What is your favorite color? What was your favorite animal at the zoo? What was your favorite candy you received on Halloween? What is your favorite TV show, movie, toy, food, dessert etc etc. if Ashlynn has ever been partial…
Ashlynn almost drowned…twice. Okay, maybe I’m being dramatic, but that’s how a mother feels when a lifeguard has to jump in and save your child. The first was during her first ever swim lesson and the second was during a random winter session her Grandpa took her to. Both times she just walked off the…
Went to Ashlynn’s Valentine Party today, and was so encouraged! The SLP informed me she has moved out of the cube chair and is now sitting up front by the teacher with reminders to sit criss cross applesauce. Watching her with the other kids warmed my heart, although I could see how her core seemed…
