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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 →

Tomorrow is Tyler’s birthday and his birthday party.  My soon to be three-year-old is still up as of this writing (10:20 p.m.).  It’s the first birthday that he actually gets what’s going to happen.  Well, he seems most excited about … Continue reading →

…about September 11th and how it affected New Jersey on New Jersey Moms Blog today.  Take a look and see why for some it will always be personal.

On Saturday, September 12th you will be three-years-old, I can’t believe it!  You were born on a Tuesday so it is fitting that I write this to you today.  You are our miracle child, the child I didn’t think I … Continue reading →

I think the thing I wonder most about my mothering skills while faced with being chronically ill is: Where does normal frustration with my child end and where does my illness begin? I stayed home seven months when Tyler was … Continue reading →

When you are a mom with chronic illness, I think it is only natural that you blame your child’s faults or delays on yourself. For example: My child would be potty-trained by now if I was a well mom. My … Continue reading →