Tad is a literal kid.  Not as literal as some kids that we know, but he takes words and sayings at face value. His ABA therapist has been working with him on the concept of idioms – that a saying can convey a different meaning, or that a phrase can evoke a wholly abstract idea. […]

Yes, we saw The LEGO Movie last weekend.  We had promised the kids that we could go to the AMC Sensory Friendly Showing, and we all went this time.  Even Rerun and Thumper.  It was one of the funniest movies I’ve seen in a long time, and the kids LOVED it. We then made the […]

Last year, when the Seahawks made it to the playoffs, I went shopping with Ane and bought T-shirts for her and Tad.  While she was happy about the shirt (and got one she liked even better later, while she was back-to-school shopping this last fall), she told me at the time that what she REALLY […]

Who is that climbing over my knees? I see you, Thumper!  Gotcha! This baby is so much fun, with his big eyes and huge grins. Stop growing up on me, Thumper!