Haiku Friday: Garlic Quandary

Now that I'm cuttingback on sugar and fat, Ineed food with flavorMy flavor of choiceis garlic - stinky, of course,but oh so yummy!In a moment ofdelirium, I bought garlicbulbs at the groceryI can't … [Continue reading...]



Is It Monday Yet?

It's Cordy's spring break this week. And I'm amazed we've all survived this long.I never thought I'd look forward to a Monday as much as I do right now.Thank goodness the sun is shining today. After … [Continue reading...]



She Doesn’t Seem Like She Has Autism

While some may see Cordy at her worst - in a full-out, thrashing, crying meltdown - most now see her in her friendly, happy state: a hyper, smiling four year old, bounding around as if the world was … [Continue reading...]



Haiku Friday: Springtime Makeover

Spring is here! And withit a new, fresh look here atA Mommy StoryThe background is inpurple in memory andhonor of MaddieThe header is fromthe tree in my front yard - theblossoms are lovely. Walking … [Continue reading...]



Madeline Spohr

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Today is one of those days I don't even want to venture outside into the sunshine and face other people. Because how can you explain to them that your eyes are red and you're fighting back tears … [Continue reading...]



I Won’t Leave You Hanging

I'm sure you probably weren't waiting all weekend to find out how I did on my exam, but in case you were curious, I passed! And if I might brag (which I can, seeing how this is my blog), I passed by … [Continue reading...]



Haiku Friday: Test Stress

I've been MIAthese past few days because ofmajor test stressToday at noon Iwill take a comprehensivegraduation test.If I pass, I willbe able to graduatenursing school in June.(That is assumingI pass … [Continue reading...]