Monthly Archives: May 2006

Pronunciation is key.

Posted on May 31, 2006 by Julia Roberts

After prayers Gage says: "I know what Ah-men means Daddy " "You do? What does it mean? "Amen is something you eat…it’s a nut!" As in almond. Yup. I believe we parents need us some speech therapy. var sc_project=1850632; var … Continue reading →

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Something is wrong. I just know it.

Posted on May 30, 2006 by Julia Roberts

For the 5th time in about 10 weeks Gage has come down with a fever. With a temperature of about 102 he’s not such a happy boy about it and it usually has him taking a nap. The fevers have … Continue reading →

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Photo Fun Friday

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Julia Roberts

Even on the playground the girl has to work. Quinn attends a lovely public school in our county. It’s a special education preschool through kindergarten. Most of the classes are inclusive – meaning about 1/2 the kids attend because of … Continue reading →

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By the very last thread.

Posted on May 24, 2006 by Julia Roberts

It was a simple request. For Gage to hold on for 5 more days until the end of school without an incident. Did he? Nope. As I picked him up today in carpool, the para  from his class said "I’m … Continue reading →

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Hang on Gage.

Posted on May 22, 2006 by Julia Roberts

Gage, You’ve been doing pretty great since being moved to your new class. Some full days of check marks (yay!) and notes that claim "Gage’s best reading day ever!" and "Gage was focused and participated in everything we asked today!" … Continue reading →

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Photo Fun Friday

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Julia Roberts

Pumkin Glory. Yeah, this is a great picture of Gage. Pure happiness. He was about 20 months old. I can tell by his shoes where he was in terms of his gross motor skills. His physical therapist had directed us … Continue reading →

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He's throwing up his hands.

Posted on May 16, 2006 by Julia Roberts

After a 102.1 temperature last night and his description of how his stomach hurt (and the fact that it had been 24 hours since he’d eaten) I thought for sure we would find ourselves in our friendly Children’s Hospital ER … Continue reading →

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Looking at every angle. All the time.

Posted on May 15, 2006 by Julia Roberts

As a parent to special needs kids one has to be a medical assistant, nurse, insurance administrator, tutor, bookkeeper and appointment keeper. You have to keep on eye on several things relating to said special needs kids; even the things … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on May 11, 2006 by Julia Roberts

Time Markers I love time markers and what they represent. As a family dealing with little bitty kids and a life threatening illness they represent hope. I place a lot of importance on the events that pass us each year. … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun.

Posted on May 5, 2006 by Julia Roberts

I think I mentioned some time ago that I am a picture taker. I’m not sure if I would take as many pictures if they weren’t sick kids with an uncertain future. I have an inherent Need. Desire. Thirst. To … Continue reading →

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