Thursday, February 12, 2015. What exactly is Mardi Gras? As an adult I know bits and pieces about the event from things I have read or heard over the years but only the basics, and I have never even been to New Orleans to experience it. I thought it would be fun to do a little research about this extravagant holiday. Whoever gets the slice of cake with the baby in i.

Our adventures as a forever family. Luke and Mary have come a long way since our last update. Luke now eats three meals a day by mouth, and only takes formula though his tube once a day. His balance has improved tremendously, and he is happy as can be. He loves Bear in the Big Blue House so much that the mere mention causes laughter through his entire body.

Friday, May 30, 2014. And I about peed my pants laughing when I noticed he was still wearing his fleece pajamas, long underwear and a sweatshirt. What I hope for Oscar is simple in expression though not necessarily in realization. I want him to live a happy, fulfilled life. I hope that he w.

Thursday, September 1, 2016. Where Family Caregivers can get Help for their Child with Special Needs. As this will be my last blog, I wanted to review the systems that family caregivers are navigating for their children with special needs and how to get help in a quick cheat sheet. There is a Parent Training and Information Center in each state. They offer free assistance to families for both special and general education issues. For parents of children .

Say What You Need to Say. Monday, January 6, 2014. Snow days, how you challenge my sanity. No school today or tomorrow. Hopefully they will go back to school on Wednesday. Snow days are to be expected, but two of them in a row after my kids have already been home for two weeks on Christmas break is not cool. Okay, I guess she has a point.

Just trying to keep life simple amid our unique challenges of mental and physical disabilities.