Monthly Archives: December 2008

Not my best parenting moment

Posted on December 29, 2008 by jennifergg

It was some time late at night, or early in the morning (who can tell which is which) when I heard the sound of Bennett near me, in the dark, sniffling back tears. “What’s wrong, honey?” I asked, scooping him … Continue reading →

Posted in Pinwheels | Tagged children, nightmares, parenting mistakes | 13 Comments

It’s like living inside a snow globe

Posted on December 23, 2008 by jennifergg

The snow keeps falling and falling and the boys are full of wonder, and questions: Why are they called flakes? How long will it stay? Where does it come from? I try to explain storm clouds gathering over the ocean, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pinwheels | Tagged children, holidays, snow, winter | 8 Comments

Up, down, all around

Posted on December 19, 2008 by jennifergg

When everything is so exciting you can’t sit still. When life is so full you think you might burst. When your greatest dreams come true, multiplied. When it’s Christmas, and you’re 4.

Posted in Pinwheels | Tagged Avery, Bennett, Christmas, excitement | 8 Comments

Just, yum!

Posted on December 15, 2008 by jennifergg

If you were to stop by my house today, you might think I’ve lost my mind. You’d wonder about this because of the state of my kitchen, which looks like it exploded. It all started with my friend Phyllis and … Continue reading →

Posted in Food (because life is better with treats) | Tagged chocolate and raspberries, holiday baking, jam bars, oatmeal bars, recipes | 10 Comments

Think of it as a bookmark in my life

Posted on December 4, 2008 by jennifergg

Disclaimer: This is a very disorganized post about reading, learning to teach reading, Avery, potty training, excellent books, synchronicity, and some especially sweet moments I don’t want to forget. Here we go! Several months ago I received an email from … Continue reading →

Posted in Down syndrome | Tagged BOB books, disability, early learning, Patricia Oelwein, potty training, sign language, special needs, Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons, Teaching Reading to People with Down Syndrome | 21 Comments

Lots to share

Posted on December 1, 2008 by jennifergg

Free books here. More free books here. An opportunity for kindness here. And I have more to write! But it will have to wait, because as Bennett has been saying of every house but ours, “Someone is in the holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in Pinwheels | Tagged 5 minutes for special needs, free books, I Am Potential, Reece's Rainbow, Road Map to Holland | 16 Comments