My friend self-published a children's story!
One of our dearest friends from Stamford let me know this morning that his children’s book is now available at Amazon. We’ve known the Alter family since their daughter was in preschool with Emily (the...
View ArticleRaising the next generation
Real conversation just now between Laini, my 11 year-old with Asperger’s/High Functioning Autism and me: Laini: Mommy, you really care about Autism. I’m happy that you care so much. Me: I care about...
View ArticleAdolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
It’s been quite a summer. Laini had her 11th birthday check-up last Spring, and during the “bend over touch your toes” part that all girls have to do the pediatrician noted a problem. She sent us for...
View ArticleAutism is Not a Curse: An Open Letter to Jenny McCarthy
Dear Jenny, While on the train yesterday, I read the cover story about you in People Magazine. Bravo for you and your beautiful son. Thank you. Anyone who is talking about autism and its very real...
View ArticleMaking a very mobile life work
Lately, it’s been more like Momneverathome. I got back from the Convio Summit last Saturday at 12:30 am. Eric left for Melbourne, Australia at 12 noon that day. He’ll be back on November 3rd, then he...
View ArticleBar Mitzvah lessons
Laini’s Bat Mitzvah is scheduled for March 7, 2009. This year at her Hebrew School, all 6th grade families have to go to regular meetings and events focused around our kids’ big day that will happen...
View ArticleOpening new doors
A few months ago, I said I would never blog about my kids again. I’m going to make an exception for this post. I also mentioned that it had to do with a legal dispute and how what I said on this blog...
View ArticleOff to camp
Considering how infrequently I’ve been blogging lately, I feel a little silly posting a “going on vacation” blog. We’re in a hotel now, completely moved out of our condo. Everything that’s not with us...
View ArticleLove at first lick
Take a look at the love of my life. The other guy is my husband. Just kidding, honey. I am not a dog person. Not that I don’t like dogs, especially small ones. But I never fancied myself the type that...
View ArticleWii-less in New Jersey
Nearly 2 years to the day since we bought our Wii on the very first day they were available in the US, its off to be repaired. It refused to read any discs. Wii, Gamecube, didnt matter. At first, we...
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