Month: October 2006

If – Then

If you don’t like children, If you won’t answer parents’ notes, emails and phone messages, If you think you can change a lefty into a righty, If you think you know everything, If you are unable to adapt to the students’ learning needs, If you don’t have elementary level grammar skills, If you can’t spell, […]

oh, nooooo!

Mom: “Amy, stop acting selfish.” Amy: “No, YOU’RE selfish.” Mom: “You may NOT call me names.” Amy: “Selfish, selfish.” Mom: “Would you like a time out?” Amy: “I was just saying I like shell fish.” Mom: “!”

fall break

The children are giddy about tomorrow being the last day of school before fall break. They are less than pleased with the chores list I’ve posted on the fridge for everyone’s fall break free time. The only unknown variable is Doug’s reaction to everyone being home all day. Will he be thrilled not to be […]

Is Autism a disease?

Boing Boing asks if Autism is a disorder. Do I think Tommy is sick? No. Does Tommy need to be “cured”? No. Tommy is fabulous and I don’t want to change him. It would be nice if Tommy could learn some new skills to function better, but if he never learns or grows, I would […]

In case of spider –

Primary plan: Call Doug. Doug gently places the spider outside. Spider yells for his friends and re-enters the house. Backup plan: Put glass over spider. Wait for Doug to rescue spider or spider’s demise, whichever comes first. Vacuum or sweep spider away. Exception rule #1: If spider is on the wall and looks non-threatening (daddy […]

Noah says:

“Mom, I think I’m going into puberty, cause I’m always hungry. Puberty means you have a growth spurt.”

in the news

Reporters will be thrilled to know that I feel nauseous just at the prospect of more bad news, especially news involving high-rise fires and aircrafts. You win.