Christmas Didn’t Get the Memo — So We Had to Rewrite It For a long time, I didn’t talk openly about what Christmas actually looked like in our house. Not because I was ashamed of Jimmy — never that — but because I was afraid of the judgment that comes when your life doesn’t match…
Seven Years, Twice His Lifetime Last night was Meet the Teacher night. Jimmy’s teacher is new to the school this year. I see him almost every day because I work there too, but we’re still getting to know one another in this new capacity. His EA’s, though — I’ve known them a little longer. I’ve…
Dear Jimmy, Look How Far You’ve Come A Grade One Reflection There’s something about the last day of school that makes you pause — like standing still in the middle of a storm that’s finally passing. Grade one is over. And Jimmy? You made it. You made it through early mornings and long days. Through…
Splash Pads, Communication, and a Little Bit of Inclusion Magic I’ve been thinking.(Dangerous, I know.) Every summer, our local splash pads fill with laughter, chaos, and soaked kids running wild — just as they should. But while most children shout, laugh, and yell “MY TURN!”… there are others who can’t. Not because they don’t want…
An Introduction to Jimmy and me Parenting is a journey — full of surprises, detours, and deep, messy love.This blog is where I share my map. Hi, I’m Karen. And this is Jimmy — my youngest son, my heart, my teacher, and the spark behind nearly everything I do. Meet Jimmy Jimmy is six years…