Author Archives: atruerarity

Daniel steals the show again… Daniel pretending he doesn’t know the letters… then reading numbers and letters in Carolyn’s handwriting book. This was the first time we’ve opened this book. He didn’t know how to read a line and then … Continue reading →

My sons were born with special needs… their bodies and brains limited and challenged, the roads of their lives difficult and needy. And beautiful. And my sons were born to rejection, by their families, their friends, their communities and their … Continue reading →

When we got Daniel home, we got him into an orthopedist within a couple months to discuss treatment. At that point, we decided that it was best to get his weight up, have time to get settled and learn some … Continue reading →

Decorating the tree! Decorating cookies! I baked the cookies (without help, because that’s the way I roll) and handed the cookies and frosting over to the kids to finish! Watching the Nutcracker with friends. No pictures. Carolyn’s date – Watching … Continue reading →

If you don’t know – I’m a homebody. I like my home. I like being home. I generally prefer being here to anywhere else. I can keep it predictable here. I can establish a rhythm here. My kids are most … Continue reading →