Today’s post is delayed on account of the fact that WordPress sort of ate it. But this weekend was too special — 36 glorious hours of one-on-one time with Ryan, all centered around playoff hockey — to not share in greater detail. Until I can properly do so on Tuesday, I’ll leave you with this […]
Read more "The WordPress Dog Ate My Homework"Regular readers here may recall how Ryan once confused the world’s most infamous terrorist with a young forward for the Phoenix Coyotes. Well, it happened again. And once again, hockey was involved. Thursday was the occasion of Riley’s big field trip to visit our state capital in Trenton. She had been looking forward to the […]
Read more "Another Case of Mistaken Identity"Today’s blog will be picture-heavy and word-light, owing in part to the fact I have only nine functioning fingers after playing hockey last night. I blocked a shot attempt with the tip of my middle finger, which is now grotesquely swollen and largely useless. It’s a good thing I sit and type at a computer […]
Read more "Getting What You Ask For"Among the things I find frustrating about autism is that it makes it difficult to attribute reasons for trying behaviors. Ryan has some behavioral issues that are very obviously related to his diagnosis, such as his inability to control his voice volume and his difficulty breaking out of rigid habits. I wish we could say […]
Read more "Knowing When"Finding balance with your children when one has special needs is an ongoing effort, and a constant source of concern. I am resolute in my belief that Riley will be a better person, and we will be a closer family, for our experience with autism. And yet … the concern that we are not giving […]
Read more "Spreading the Worry Around"
Pucks and Puzzle Pieces 