If you have never read the poem Welcome to Holland. I highly recommend it. It is told from the point of view of a mother and her acceptance of having a child with a disability. It always makes me emotional to read. And as I type now, I have tears in my eyes. Please read … More Signs of Autism Part One
I know that there are times in our lives when we wonder when things will change for the better. We question our actions, the past and the choices that we make daily. Sometimes the reason why things aren’t getting better is because of the way we are living our lives. I know I am guilty … More When Hell Is All Around You
So we are half way through the first month of school. I had so much pep in my step and now I feel like I am losing it. We will have our first five-day school week with kids this week. That will be interesting. Bladder are you ready? I am trying my best not … More Staying Sane in September
I’m not sure why I didn’t have this “aha” moment sooner. After all I should be a pro at visiting the doctor. But today I walked into the doctor’s office for my appointment. With the kids! My appointment was scheduled for 9:45. Of course I arrived early to sign in, pay my copay and dispute … More No More Waiting Rooms
Diary of A Mad Black Woman is one of my favorite movies, because Shemar Moore is a part of the cast. Also, because I can relate to some of the things that the main character experienced. In the movie her husband is unfaithful, she gets divorced, she is searching for love again, her ex-husband … More Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Who would have ever thought that Pinterest would have had a significant impact on my life. Not because of my followers, or my pins on my boards. But because I met two of my dearest friends on Pinterest. Not only did we send messages on Pinterest we found each other on Facebook. Erica and Lynn … More Thanks Pinterest
This is my second year teaching in an inclusion classroom. My co-teacher is the special education teacher and I am the general education teacher. Our classroom has children with special needs and typical peers. We don’t separate the children. We work together, differentiating our lessons to meet the needs of all of our students. … More An Inclusion Class? No thanks
Sometimes I forget that my children are getting older and are more observant. I forget sometimes that they are watching my every move. Alpha 1906 met my children. This was a big step for me but I thought it was time. Alpha 1906 and I have a great friendship/relationship. Do I call him my boyfriend? … More Mommy Are You Dating?
Today I admit I am feeling very emotional. It is not one thing that has made my heart heavy, it is several things. I did reflect on where I was on this day 15 years ago as our nation remembers the horrific events of that day. So I pray for the families that live with … More Practice What You Preach
I am done with making To Do Lists and putting sticky notes all over the walls of my house. My phone has enough alerts going off, that it sounds like a classical music selection. Instead of creating a To Do List every day, I am going to create a To Be List. The To Do … More No More To Do Lists
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