Anna was missing for about 12 of the longest minutes of my life this afternoon. We had just returned from her annual checkup with her neurologist when I took a load of laundry from the garage into the house. She said, “Mom, I want to ride my bike,” to which I replied, “Okay, honey, I’ll…
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We’re thinking about getting a puppy. It started with looking at older dogs at the pound where the counselor said that adopting older dogs carries a risk for younger children… they often have restraint issues and feel threatened when hugged around the neck. Anna and Dominic have grown up with Rocky, our now 9-year old…
Good luck Holly! That puppy is adorable. I would love to get one for our family, but especially for Megan. But my husband is allergic to dogs. I've tried to convince him to spend time with a hypoallergenic breed just to see if it would be possible – I've fallen in love with the havanese and the maltipoos for Megan. But so far he's not going for it. I hope it works out for you!
Curtis had to work all day yesterday, so on the spur of the moment I decided to take the kids and Jenny’s boyfriend to Sea World. The season pass was the same amount as a day pass so we got that and will try to make it down there this summer a few times. I…
I loved reading this. I can relate to being a “filter” also.
I love the pictures and reading about your outing to Sea World. You are such a good mom and advocate/filter for your girl. I can so relate to what you wrote about just letting her be and not overexplaining. I always struggle with whether I owe anyone an explanation or not.
I am NOT a mother to a special needs child. But I do have a over active child who does behave VERY inappropriately in public. So I can understand the stares. The other day though,my son and daughter,myself were walking thru the store. We stopped in the can goods aisle. There was a lil boy close to us. As I reached to grab a can of corn,he begin screaming at me and scratching me. At first I was shocked and then I realized,he has autism. My aunt worked with children who have this disease for years. We grew up around them and learned to handle the situation better then most. His mother came running,tears in her eyes apologizing profusely. I just looked at her and said,”no harm done.” As I walked away my son pointed to the family and said look and the momma was hugging her son and quietly crying. I dont know what its like to be the parent of a child with a diagnosed disorder but I do understand what its like to need understanding from strangers. I’m glad you had a wonderful day. All the minor setbacks are nothing compared to the rewards. Looks like you had fun and Im super jealous! 
Anna is 8 years old and I have been working with her for nearly 3 years on playing independently. She likes to be close to me and her play skills are delayed but emerging. I’ve been using a sticker chart since mid-March for Dominic and Anna. They have a list of chores, tasks, and behaviors…
UhManDuh - WOWZA! That WOULD be scary!
I'm so glad everything turned out fine tho!
ITs amazing what kids get into nowadays.
I know mine get into the CRAZIEST things!
Kara - I'm so glad she's alright. My Amelia has gone missing twice and we had to call the police both times. Thank God someone found her each time. It's such a horrible feeling.
Carol Askew - I'm so glad she's ok. Megan's gone missing more than once and it's the most frightening feeling in the world. If you find a wearable GPS, let me know. I've looked, but they still look too big. Megan can barely tolerate her Medicalert bracelet. Right now, that's what we rely on in case she goes missing.
The Lyons Gang - So glad that you found her Holly! That must of been very frightening!
Heather C - Eeek! I am so glad you found her but what a heart attack you guys must have had. I think she owes you a big, huge hug.
Mya-Lisa - Oh my goodness, Holly!! What an awful awful scare! I'm so sorry you had to go through that. (As you know, Jack's made himself scarce a couple times and it's been terrifying.)
Thinking of you, sweetie, and sooooo relieved that your little booskie is safe!!