One of my favorite family traditions is Christmas in July. My parents did it for us when we were children, and now I do it for my kids. This year was extra sweet because my family had been in strict isolation for four months, and we drove up to see my parents, who had also been extremely isolated. Hugging my … Read More
Our ISP (Individualized Support Plan) for Niko. Gah.
We had an ISP for Niko today. An ISP is an Individualized Support Plan or Individualized Services Plan. In short, we’re opening a case file for Niko so we can have support when he transitions out of high school. We want him to be able to contribute to society and engage with those around him, but we need help facilitating … Read More
Happy Miss Murder
I was asked to show a picture of myself where I was truly happy, and I chose this one. It was a Sunday. I wore a red dress to church, and I came home to be with my family, whom I love more than life. I have glittery walls in my bedroom and an original The Last Unicorn movie poster … Read More
Feed The Birds: A Quick Craft for Kids
I wanted a few activities for the kids to do besides watching Godzilla: The Original Animated Series, so we made bird feeders this evening. Cute. Sweet. Best of all? They were very, very easy. We took some small pine cones, birdseed, peanut butter, and yarn. Tiny Daughter spread peanut butter on the pine cones. I managed to pull her hair … Read More
Flaws. And One Hour Left Until The New Year.
Flaws. We all have them. This is the picture that made me realize my eyes are strange. They’re too far apart, off center, and an unusual color. The hair can grow, but the eyes? Kinda stuck with ’em. There is an alternative, but I’d rather not, thankyouverymuch. Of course I have goals for the new year, and things that I’d … Read More