In March of 2004, a week after monchichi’s 2nd birthday, our precious first-born was officially diagnosed with Autism. Superman was 7 months old, asleep in his carseat when the two psychologists assigned to us said what we already knew. Two months later, after a week filled with non-stop seizures, monchichi was branded epileptic. Trader Joe’s…
it’s a good thing he’s my son
Superman is a good boy. He is a sweet boy. He means well and for a four and a half year old, he is (warning – about to brag about my second born) a super smart and sensitive kid. He has a heart of gold and I am sometimes brought to tears by his ability…
Truth Be Told..
So i believe that once in a while it’s healthy to purge the ‘ol conscience a bit and admit to recent sins committed, no matter how big or small (let’s face it though, the bigger the sin, the better the story). Below are some of my more recent infractions. However, I am sorry to say…
soccer mom in mourning
It was last Tuesday that I finally made the trek to our local elementary school to watch superman play soccer with eight other under-fives. Seriously, the socks and the shin guards make the uniform. It could not possibly get any cuter than that. I had monchichi with me and we alternated between him running away…
I’m really a mom….
Sometimes it is still so hard to grasp the fact that I am a mom. I don’t know why. It has been well over six years since I first endured the horrific pain of labor followed immediately by a euphoric love for a newborn that stole my heart right from under me. I make breakfasts,…
I have an honest kid…..
It is customary, in our home, to end the day with a sweet little prayer that my parents taught my preschooler to say. This prayer is said in Polish, and my sister and I grew up reciting it as well. Dobranoc, Dobranoc, aniolki na noc……..good night angels. Hearing our little guy say it each night…
Honesty…..Kindergarten Style
I was lucky enough to endure two bouts of pink eye in the last week. In both eyes. Needless to say, I was grumpy, and being grumpy is not part of the job description for a kindergarten teacher. I tried in vain to be extra cheerful during circle time. I stretched my mouth into a…