Wil was just giggling to a tv show. Now he squished himself next to me in the Lazy-boy, as I was reading quietly, and started giggling. When I made him breakfast earlier, he danced around the kitchen, giggling. Wil’s a giggle creator. 💙😃
Filling In The Moment
I shared with Wil’s friend, that during the snow days off school, “Wil and I played with these big blow-up things that you put over your hands and then punch each other with.” Wil interrupted me with a flat-toned, “They are called Socker Boppers, Mom.” Wil is at a stage where he reads everything around … Continue reading Filling In The Moment
House of Cards
Most of us don’t choose to be caregivers. Then next thing you know, you find yourself standing on a house of cards. Last night a friend was at a neighboring table for dinner with her husband and another couple. After they had eaten dinner, the other couple left. As our friend tried to leave, her … Continue reading House of Cards
Sunday Live-Stream
I don’t listen to special needs podcasts. It’s not that I don’t enjoy them, or learn from them, or feel a connection with them. I do. I have a few of my favorites saved in my library for quick access when I need extra help. But mostly, I enjoy the running podcast of my own … Continue reading Sunday Live-Stream
A Moment in Time: Surprise gifts
Wil and I went to pick up pizza in town. As we exited the pizzeria, we saw Will D., Wil’s friend from school. We enjoyed a quick chat, then as Wil and I headed back to our car, Wil turned around and called out to Will D., “See you tomorrow!” I’ve never heard my Wil … Continue reading A Moment in Time: Surprise gifts
You Are Here
Like many mothers, I loved my son before he was born. My daughters and husband placed their hands on my belly and felt his kicks and punches. We pondered names and dreamed our dreams. The field of possibilities was laid open before us. The golden gates to that field slammed shut seconds after Wil was … Continue reading You Are Here
Once Upon a Hat
On Friday morning, Wil sat on his bedroom floor rifling through his bin of hats. He couldn’t decide which one. “Well, no hat then!” Wil announced to himself. “Do you need some help, Wil?” I asked. “No.” I sat down next to him and laid his hats on the floor. He turned them all down. We … Continue reading Once Upon a Hat
Perpetual Student
“On page 65 and 66, you said you used creativity and silliness to encourage Wil to do things. How did you think of using silliness?” “From Wil,” I answered. “He’s the master of silly. He uses it all the time. It’s an incredible motivational tool…for me too!” I was the guest author of a book … Continue reading Perpetual Student
Receiving Butterflies
I was about two years younger than Wil when I hopped a fence with my friends. The top of the fence caught the back pocket of my favorite jeans and ripped them. I was devastated. Then my mom found a butterfly patch and ironed it over the rip. I loved that butterfly patch. Those jeans, … Continue reading Receiving Butterflies
