Category Archives: Daily Life

Ben, Kyle, Kolya, and I were close to the California border. I’d been traveling at a good clip and making good time when I decided to pull over at a rest stop to use the restroom. I was stiff and … Continue reading →

Today, the last of my sons has aged out of the public school programs. Because special education programs have served him since he was three, his journey has been different than a student who was educated in the regular classroom, … Continue reading →

So, you think I’ve gone bonkers with this title? Maybe – but it seems like this is what is taking up my time this week. I know most people are curious about what I do for my sons behind closed … Continue reading →

Shoving? What kind of mom is entitled to shove her sons every day? To be honest, I’ve done my share of shoving, pushing, pulling, lifting one leg then the other, grabbing an arm here and there, and rolling bodies back … Continue reading →

April 7, 2013 I recently got an email from a parent whose son is in Kolya’s class. She mentioned that Kolya was a STAR at the annual fundraising event that took place last evening for the Morgan Autism Center. She … Continue reading →

April 17, 2013 Yesterday I finally had a chance to visit my son Dustin, who lives in Santa Cruz. I know this might sound silly but it’s taken more than two years for me to find time to spend part … Continue reading →

Today I arose at 5:45 not to hide Easter baskets filled with candy and colored eggs but to get Kyle up and ready for the Easter sunrise service. It was all I could do to drag myself out of bed … Continue reading →