A Mommy Story

Sep 11, 2008

The Artist, During Her Big Smile Period

September 11, 2008 By Christina

self-portrait, in crayon You'll note that the artist is keeping her signature style of focusing on faces, but I think you'll agree she's added some impressive new detail since her breakout … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, growing up

Sep 11, 2008

Coming Into Focus Again

September 11, 2008 By Christina

I'd like to tell you that my depression has magically cleared up, but that isn't the case. However, I can report that things are a bit better. I've spent a lot of time trying to work through my … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: me me me

Sep 9, 2008

The Age of Worry

September 9, 2008 By Christina

Today I took Mira to her first Mommy & Me class. One of Aaron's relatives runs the class, and even though Mira was a little young for this group, we were certain she could keep up with the other kids. … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy, daily life, Mira

Sep 8, 2008

Forget Spelling It Out Now

September 8, 2008 By Christina

There was a time when Aaron and I could have entire conversations about things around Cordy without her knowing. We'd just have to S-P-E-L-L out the word we didn't want her to hear and/or repeat, like … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: being a mom, growing up Tagged With: mean mommy

Sep 5, 2008

Haiku Friday: Not Fair

September 5, 2008 By Christina

I sneeze and sniffleI can't breathe and my head hurtsThis is so not fairThe weather is hotso why am I sufferingfrom a stupid cold?Colds are for winterNot summer - I can blame thison my one year … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Haiku Fridays, me me me Tagged With: sick child

Sep 5, 2008

My Thoughts on Sarah Palin

September 5, 2008 By Christina

Those of you who follow me on Twitter are probably getting tired of the political tweets this week. Sorry, I got a little fired up over the past few nights. And some may know I don't usually talk … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: politics

Sep 3, 2008