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Payback

My mother cackled on the other end of the telephone line when I told her what we were dealing with. My seven-year old daughter had thrown a major fit when asked to go to sleep on her own, sobbing loudly in her bed, which in turn was keeping my four-year old awake. And, of course, … Continue reading Payback

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A Delicate Balance

Having a child with Down syndrome is an exercise in patience and understanding. Having a child with ADHD takes a different kind of patience and understanding. Having both of them fighting for and needing your time and attention is about five steps above dealing with them individually. Sometimes it’s enough to make me want to … Continue reading A Delicate Balance

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I Swear.

I honestly cannot recall the last time I swore out loud. And I don’t recognize “damn” as a swear word because NBC doesn’t. That’s my guide. When I’m at home, usually the little ones are too, so I am permanently self-censored then, even when I hit my thumb hard with a hammer by accident. I … Continue reading I Swear.