Monthly Archives: September 2009

Grant and I met with the therapist today for Tyler.  From what we tell her, Tyler IS having tics which are still probably anxiety related.  The tic thing can be good in that children do get tics and they can … Continue reading →

In keeping with the theme of my life, my disability appointment was rescheduled for October 19th, three weeks from now!  I feel so angry and sick of this.  I couldn’t wait to have my interview and drop off the ton … Continue reading →

The moment that I have spent a year of my life working towards is finally here.  Yes, between being sick and other crises it has taken me a year to do the paperwork that my disability mentor has suggested I … Continue reading →

One of the few things I’ve felt okay about spending money on lately is Tyler’s music class.  We used his birthday money plus a small amount of his savings to enroll him.  He has been going for two years, ever … Continue reading →

New Jersey Moms Blog today talking about how her little baby is growing up way too fast!  Check out From Elmo to Spiderman in Sixty Seconds.

One book I love that features a mother and her son is The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, the same author who wrote the ubiquitous Goodnight Moon. Published in 1942, a little bunny decides to run away from his … Continue reading →

As per our pediatrician, we have made an appointment to see the child psychologist.  As Tyler is only three, the psychologist meets with the parents and tries to teach them some techniques in dealing with the child’s stress.  It seems … Continue reading →

We took Tyler for his three-year-old check-up today.  While Grant and I had thought that Tyler was exhibiting  ”tics”, our pediatrician says that since they manifest during signs of stress and are mostly voluntary, such as heavy breathing, it is … Continue reading →

For a few months now we have noticed Tyler doing a series of things that made us look at each separately, rather than seeing them as a whole.  From going to specialists and speaking on the phone to pediatricians and … Continue reading →

Tyler’s party turned out great, even though I am still recovering!  We are still opening presents, one or two a day, otherwise it is too overwhelming! We had the party at a place that sells swingsets, PlayNation.  Only about three … Continue reading →