Atticus had his latest surgery this week, an operation on his knees that one of our friends and CP mentors calls “a right of passage for a CP kid.” We are home from a week in the hospital now, licking…
There Never Was a Normal
I’ve been quieter here than I anticipated when I announced my return. Current events and a global pandemic threw all our plans up in the air and laughed. I’ve struggled with knowing exactly what to say. I’m in a very…
Welcome to Calamity! Here’s How to Cope.
My poor friends! I see you out there, having to face horrible things as this Coronavirus descends on our communities and we’re left without leadership. We’re all terrified and trying to figure out what comes next and facing outcomes that…
Persephone
Whenever my story is toldMy pain belongs to my motherNeither my freedom nor my captivity my ownTrapped in a bargain I never choseMy life a casualty in a longer war In all the sorrow and the painI’ve had to…
DIY Star Wars Halloween costumes
We love to dress up for Halloween, and we love to dress up as a family. And I also like to incorporate Atti’s wheelchair into the look. Which means that Halloween requires a lot of creativity. This year ended up…
Tutorial: Personalized Cookie Valentines
This is Atti’s first year bringing Valentines to school, so I had to come up with something great. Of course, trying to come up with a Valentine’s treat for a Special Ed class is a pretty big challenge. A lot…
Doctor Who Family Halloween Costume
This might not mean anything to you at first glance, but if it does mean something to you, it REALLY means something to you. While Atti is young enough to let us get away with it, we love dressing up…
Indoor Swing for Therapy
Every kid deserves a swing, and this version can be used inside or even moved for people like us who live in a rental. Atti’s favorite activity in therapy, hands down, is getting to go on the swing. That was…