New School Year Brings Big Changes

A new school year - a new school - and many changes. It doesn't seem possible, but Atticus is a 6th grader. He will navigate his way through a new world - learning to transition from class to class, getting to know several new teachers who may not understand his unique ways and needs, organizing …

Holey Moley Inspired

Atticus and I love the new summer game show Holey Moley! I took him to a miniature golf course today. We had a lot of fun trying to hit the little ball into the holes. This game is tougher than it looks! We agreed to allow a maximum of ten attempts per hole - otherwise …

Breaking the Rules

"Do they mean vehicles or people too?" He asked. "They don't specify. Go ahead and cross the line." "No!" "Why not?" "There aren't any park rangers around," he said nervously. "Will they put me in jail if they catch me?" "Maybe in park jail." I couldn't help myself. "What?!" "I'm kidding. Just go. Be daring. …

It’s Tennis Time

Atticus has been taking team tennis lessons since he was four years old. I wanted to get him involved in some type of sport, and I thought tennis would be the safest bet. Of course, because of his delayed motor skills, low muscle tone, and depth perception problems, it's been a challenge for him from …