Yesterday was a crappy day. Meltdowns, objects thrown, cursing, screaming, crying fits. A total loss of control over seemingly minor developments beyond Ryan’s control. Worse, I was not around to help, having been at work and then off visiting a relative in town. But I can’t write about any of that today. I don’t want […]
Read more "Have Some Fun Out There"We are trying to enforce some basic responsibilities with both of our children this summer. Really, this is as much an effort for Veronica and me as it is for the kids, as we attempt to enforce consistently various chores and household rules. Somewhere along the line this became known as the “summer of […]
Read more "The Summer of Responsibility"A few posts back, I said that Ryan “tolerates” summer camp. I believe I understated things. Ryan actually, genuinely is enjoying camp. Now, an uninformed person might look at the camp setting — a giant, indoor-outdoor arcade and pool complex and think, “Of course he enjoys camp. Who wouldn’t enjoy spending summer in that setting […]
Read more "Camp: A Progress Report"I was home with both kids, set to enjoy a random mid-week day off while Veronica worked an extra day at her office. We had nothing scheduled as the kids only go to camp on Veronica’s regular work days, a fact that was not lost on Ryan. The night before, he must have asked 15 […]
Read more "Mini Golf and a Memory"One of the real bright spots of our summer so far has been Ryan’s participation in our town street hockey league. As I wrote a couple of weeks ago, we had “the talk” with his coach before the season about Ryan’s diagnosis and challenges. He offered to meet at a coffee shop before the first […]
Read more "(Another) Coach Who Gets It"
Pucks and Puzzle Pieces 