Eleven
September was the month for X-man to turn Eleven! Xavier dislikes the camera; as is not uncommon for autistics, he doesn't really know what to do with his face. But…
A May to Remember, Part I
What a month it has been! Since my last update, several life-altering family events have filled our every waking moment. I know it will not be possible to do them…
Back to School, and all that…
Whew. Third day of the new school year down. By the end of the week I think we'll have at least the morning routine nailed. With driving help from two…
Perfect
True Confession: Sometimes I obsess. I've been this way as long as I can remember - my brain gets stuck on something and nothing will unstick it except time and…
A Changing of the Guard
I have a confession to make. Over the last few months, I have been harboring a secret. A secret that has had my stomach churning, has kept me up late…
Scottsdale Photo-Walk
Saturday afternoon, following the epic LOTR extended DVD marathon, Paul planned a fun family outing. The girls and I grabbed our cameras and we all loaded up in the van…
Jacob’s Bane
Jacob worked so hard today. Between the multiplication and the handwriting, it was challenging for him and took a great deal of will power, but he pulled it off. Proud…
“My Brain” – by Jacob
Tuesday during our car-school session, Jacob produced this timeless piece of artwork that I cannot begin to say how much I love. He entitled this continuous line of slowly drawn…
Monday Madness: Migraines, Multiplication, and Meltdowns
My Monday madness began today with a migraine. I struggled through a couple of hours trying to tackle school, but to no avail. I ended up going to lie down…
Mid Week Mania
It's been a busy one already, and it's only Wednesday. Monday morning we had no appointment scheduled other than taking the Jezek kids back to their house on the north…