May 21, 2010

interview with a four-year-old

Inspired by Sundry and Riley.  Read last year’s here.

What is something I always say to you?

“Hmm… I love you?”

What makes me happy?

“Hmm… when I be nice.”

What makes me sad?

“When I do no no things? Yes or no.”

How do I make you laugh?

“Hmm… I think when you [...]

May 20, 2010

Processing Things

I’ve wanted to write about our visit to Occupational Therapy since the evaluation last week, but the truth is I’m not sure how to put my feelings into words. And oftentimes, I write therapeutically. I write because I’m bubbling over with things to say. I write when I feel like I’ll explode if I [...]

May 19, 2010

Still Nursing

“Are you still nursing?”

I get that question more frequently now. The gentle emphasis on still. The awkward pause while I remind myself to answer without a dozen defensive explanations.

My son turned 18-months-old yesterday. He’s getting lanky. His baby rolls are evening out into strange little boy limbs. He talks. He yanks on [...]