Monthly Archives: September 2008

Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Quinn was coloring in a Curious George coloring book, while waiting for her birthday dinner of pancakes and crispy, “very crispy” bacon. Quinn: “Do you see how I am coloring? I am coloring way between the lines.” Julia: “Yes, that … Continue reading →

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Dear Quinn,

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Julia Roberts

You are seven? Really? It feels like you’ve lived the life of a 10 year old at least! Or maybe you’ve lived enough to be 15! But I am so happy you are 7, because it is a fun time … Continue reading →

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One Plus a Half

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Julia Roberts

I can’t believe it’s been a year and a half since the day Jody gave Gage a kidney, but it has. Some days it seems like last week and other days it seems like a few years ago because so … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Gage apparently figured out how to use my laptop camera before I did. And apparently he also figured out how to put lip kisses on the photo. I’m taking this as a big kiss from my boy who doesn’t hug … Continue reading →

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Feligs

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Gage’s First Journal Entry* The translation. Click on thumbnail to enlarge it. Feelings I do not want to go to school. I want to stay and do research on science things or social studies at home. Cause at school I … Continue reading →

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Better?

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Julia Roberts

I have no idea if Gage is feeling better. On Monday he hit the girl in the face, on Tuesday he spent his day in the special ed room doing worksheets all day. He also had to wipe down the … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the (Confirmed) Mutant Family Household, Private Conversation Edition

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Julian is under a lot of pressure right now. Well, we both are, but this is about him. And while I am still not sure he is a true believer in clinical depression, he has admitted that Gage seems blue. … Continue reading →

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A Vicious Cycle

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Julia Roberts

The school scheduled a team meeting on Thursday at 3:00 for us, his teacher, SE teacher, counselor and principal. I had to take the time they offered. It was the same time as this week’s appointment for the psychiatrist. So … Continue reading →

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My Little Cherub

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Julia Roberts

Gage hit a girl in the face today after a struggle with a book. HER book. The teacher saw the whole thing. On Friday he kicked a kid in the back. So, many discussions and notes and emails are flying … Continue reading →

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Overload on PKD

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Julia Roberts

It was a stunningly wonderful day on Saturday in Atlanta. Not too hot, not too cold. We didn’t have the turn out we’d planned and hoped for; but the group we had was awesome. Together, we raised about $55,000. That … Continue reading →

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