Category Archives: Parenting Moments

The Gift of an Autism-Friendly Experience of ‘Wicked’

Posted on February 13, 2018 by mama one to three

I planned on surprising the kids on Christmas with much-asked-for tickets to “Wicked.” We welcomed Christmas morning, however, having not slept, and it unraveled into a blur of wrapping paper and cups of coffee. The distinction of a gift of … Continue reading →

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I Miss the Anger

Posted on October 6, 2017 by mama one to three

The headline crowded the screen of my phone. I hadn’t meant to check the news, but it was there when I swiped for the weather. These things always take a moment to sink in. I didn’t do what we are … Continue reading →

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“School of Rock the Musical”: A Review With Much Projection

Posted on February 24, 2017 by mama one to three

The years in between make a difference when it comes to experiencing a story. In 2003, I watched goofy Jack Black stumble and charm and ultimately inspire a classroom of talented musicians in School of Rock. I was 33 at the time, unmarried, not … Continue reading →

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Opinion and Oppression

Posted on November 10, 2016 by mama one to three

Our home is like many American homes; it may be like most American homes, as Hillary Clinton won the popular vote. This morning we were sad and confused. My husband reminded me, in the midst of my hopelessness and anger, to … Continue reading →

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Just Calm Down. Sometimes Don’t.

Posted on November 8, 2016 by mama one to three

My husband made the mistake of telling me to calm down last week. After an hour of my asking the girls to help clean up, the younger one was lying on her back on the floor, and the older one … Continue reading →

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How to Make Coffee (and Better Choices)

Posted on September 9, 2016 by mama one to three

Become addicted to The Tunnel on PBS (optional: pay handsomely per episode because you erased all the episodes you recorded). Start watching as soon as your husband* goes to bed, tell yourself you won’t be tired, and make sure you … Continue reading →

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At the End of the Day, It’s All the Same

Posted on June 7, 2016 by mama one to three

Today was a total shit show an interesting day. My son completely lost it was in quite a mood after he dropped a donut on the floor of a coffee shop. He ran out and away from me, and I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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What Was Really Done This Break

Posted on January 4, 2016 by mama one to three

Tomorrow is back to school after a long holiday break. And about one hour before bedtime tonight, one of the girls found her homework, meant to have been easily done one page a day over the break. I, of course, … Continue reading →

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On Fear, Love, Family, and Speaking Out: a Review of GIRL IN GLASS

Posted on August 22, 2015 by mama one to three

This summer after I read the beautiful memoir, Girl in Glass: How my “Distressed Baby” Defied the Odds, Shamed a CEO, and Taught Me the Essence of Love, Heartbreak, and Miracles (Bloomsbury), I had the opportunity to ask its author, Deanna … Continue reading →

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By Any Other Name (A True Story)

Posted on August 21, 2015 by mama one to three

Do you have one of those things that is long and you make noise by pressing the holes like this–? Then as if in a movie, or a nightmare, my words slowed to half-speed drawl, and before my brain could stop my … Continue reading →

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