Monthly Archives: October 2008
To loc or not to loc…
that is the question. After much wavering over the past month or so, I think I am going to loc Micheline’s hair. I’m not wild about really big locs, and absolutely hate natural ones where the hair is allowed to … Continue reading
Where Oh Where…
has my sanity gone? Micheline and I are headed out to a pumpkin farm tomorrow with her first grade class and she is supposed to wear her class shirt. It’s black with yellow embroidery above the left pocket that has … Continue reading
Filed under Parenting
Takin’ a break
Since my kids are on fall break, we decided to take a rest from the daily grind of life today and take the kids to a cave nearby. Unlike my older children who still remind me more than 10 years … Continue reading
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Words of Wisdom
Tonight, Micheline said something very cute, but unknowingly very profound at the same time. With her ADD, she has a hard time turning off her mind at night and struggles to fall asleep. She was asking for a Melatonin, but … Continue reading
Hearing in Stereo?
Not quite yet. Ben’s implant was activated four weeks ago, but the amount he is currently hearing out of the left side is minimal. I knew it would take awhile. After all, it took six months the first time around … Continue reading
Filed under Cochlear Implants
Calming techniques
Having a child with a mood disorder can be exhausting. Add to the mix another child with ADHD and auditory processing issues and I start to feel a bit stressed in the afternoons when dinner needs to be made and … Continue reading
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