Category Archives: The Smackeroo
Random Moments
This morning we had a school team meeting about Smacky to get an update on the PT's assessment and progress. The meetings now are shorter and to the point – the psych, OT, PT, and coordinator were there. His teacher's … Continue reading
Filed under Is it Autism?, Special Ed, The Smackeroo
State of the union
Have I mentioned lately that I'm still in therapy? And that I'm making great strides in understanding what drives my mood and behavior? The work we've been doing has been intense and, at times, very difficult, but I am quite … Continue reading
Filed under Is it Autism?, J, PTSD, The Smackeroo, The Smackeroo I, Z
Just documenting the cuteness
Smacky, yelling from his bedroom while changing into his pajamas: MOMMAYYYYYY! I GOTTA GO POTTY! And off to the potty he scoots. I go to help because upstairs the toilet is high and sometimes he needs a little help with … Continue reading
Filed under The Smackeroo
Things we’re learning
Who knew? When Smacky complained that he was dizzy (or, more precisely, that he feels "dangerous") and that the walls were closing in on him, I thought about anemia. Or inner-ear balance/coordination problems. As unlikely as it seems, it turns … Continue reading
Filed under Is it Autism?, The Smackeroo
the waiting is the hardest part
So I was emailing GC yesterday and during our conversation I realized that I've left you all hanging as far as Smacky's issues are concerned. I didn't mean to do that intentionally; S being away has left me a bit … Continue reading
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depends on what you call creativity
Thanks for the input on that last post…you gave me lots to ponder, and now I clearly see what I need to do. I'll be baking that pie soon and will let you all know how it goes. *** I … Continue reading
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It all comes back to the poop
Today was Smacky’s first day of preschool – and by that I mean real preschool vs. a summer program or camp or whatnot. It was also orientation day in which parents were asked to attend with the child to help … Continue reading
Filed under Checkin' In, our *little* family, PNH, The Smackeroo
Tongues wagging
When you put little boys on a big toy train, they often implode with joy.
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