Snow White, 7 Dwarves and PDD

I Have Way Too Much Fun With My Kids

2009-02-20T17:05:00.000-05:00

There are a lot of issues that arise from having a large family. One of them is the obvious, expenses. There are other issues like blended families...I won't go there.There are days I wonder how life would be if I was single, but I think I'd be bored and unhappy. I have fun with my kids. Sometimes I think I have too much fun. Don't get me wrong, there are days I'm overwhelmed. For example,

Wishful Thinking or The Law of Attraction?

2008-12-03T15:42:00.005-05:00

My son is in the middle school and I often tease him about his "fan club". The little girls have lost their minds. I've had little girls call here crying, yeah and they're not even dating. The Diva is always weary of little girls that befriend her. They are usually overfriendly and want to invite her over or be invited here. It's transparent. The Chatterbox has no heart. She doesn't even

A Marriage Proposal

2008-11-05T19:12:00.009-05:00

PDD-Nos MemoirsA few weeks ago, the kids and I went to the mall. We were at Hollister's when we ran into The Entrepreneur's best friend (she happens to be a girl). The girl is 13 and has two sisters and a brother. Her youngest sister is about the same age as my youngest (7). She's a pretty little girl with long blonde hair. She's a cross between Dakota Fanning and Emily Osment. While we

Blueberry Fear!

2008-10-10T23:41:00.012-04:00

PDD-Nos MemoirsAs I've explained before, The Little One watches movies over and over again and memorizes the scenes. The more he likes a movie, the more he watches it. Being 7 years old and on the autism spectrum, he has a difficult time separating reality from Hollywood. A few weeks ago, The Little One's dad bought several (individual size) pies. He purchased cherry, pineapple and blueberry

Should Parents Teach Their Children About Politics?

2008-10-03T14:32:00.000-04:00

It's 8:19 pm and I'm waiting for the vp debate to begin. My 9 1/2 year old starts telling me that her teachers were making a collage of the candidates. They pointed to the picture of the woman and asked the students "Does anyone know who this is?" My daughter raised her hand and answered, "Sarah Palin". Now, my daughter wants to be a veterinarian. She has an unusual ability to memorize

How Sarah Palin's Pandering Motivated Me

2008-09-05T11:11:00.002-04:00

Before Sarah Palin's speech, I was on the phone with a friend. This particular friend and I have a special bond because are children in the same special needs school. My 7 yr old son has autism and her 7 yr old son has a hereditary condition. We were discussing the Sarah Palin pick. She told me she believed Sarah Palin was going to try to throw her son's disability into the speech as a

Dear Michael Savage

2008-07-24T18:52:00.012-04:00

Dear Michael Savage, This is my youngest son. I refer to him on my site as The Little One. He was born two days after 9/11/2001, the youngest of 7. His name is Jonathan Luke, but we call him Jon-Luke. Jon-Luke is diagnosed with PDD-Nos on the autism spectrum. I want to tell you, he wasn't always this way. He was a very energetic little boy that was developing normally. Due to the frequent

Wiley InterScience Meets Your Research Needs

2008-06-28T18:13:00.003-04:00

Time is going by so quickly and I'm thinking of going back to school soon. When the kids were younger, I thought about all the hours I spent at the library doing research for papers. That thought alone stopped me from getting my bachelor's degree. The kids are getting older and now with the internet, I shouldn't have to spend days at the 42nd Street NYC Puvlic Library or any other resource

How to Improve the Presence of Your Business Online

2008-06-28T18:10:00.000-04:00

Creating a website is a necessity to the success of your business. It's not as easy as many think. Anyone may be able to create a website, but there are many factors that need to be considered. This is an area where one size does not fit all.Computers may be a necessary instrument in many lives, but for others it may just be another way to commuincate- through email. For this reason, websites

How Did You Choose Your Child's Name?

2008-06-27T15:53:00.004-04:00

Did you know what you wanted to name your child?As a teen, I had chosen several names for a girl. Strangley enough, I didn't have any for a boy? Anyway, I there were a few names that I liked and was convinced would be the name of my daughter in the future. As a teen, I was loved reading books. That's why one of the names I liked was Bronte. I know, I know. My mother never let me hear the

Ashanti's Music Video: The Way That I Love You

2008-05-06T10:31:00.003-04:00

Here is Ashanti's video for the new single The Way That I love You. This video made me go through changes. I lived this. Want to know the trigger? The cell phone (like everything else) was in my name. We were married, 4 kids at home and one on the way. Owned two cars, a home, a business...things were going well. At least, that was the illusion. For some reason, I decided to open the cell

Would You Rent to Your Ex Spouse and the Person they Cheated On You With?

2008-05-02T10:40:00.004-04:00

Warning: This is a real question about infidelity, families and insanity. No, this wasn't my idea. My first reaction to this situation was: Am I in the Twilight Zone?! Seriously, would you rent to your ex spouse and their new partner. Especially when that partner was the one that they cheated with and made your life a living hell? I've been under unnecessary financial strain, court drama

Get Jonas Brothers Tickets, Tote Bags, T-shirts and More in One Place!

2008-04-29T11:45:00.003-04:00

Are you looking for Jonas Brothers throw pillows, buttons, t-shirts or other stuff? Well, there is one place where you can find Jonas Brothers Merchandise from many different sources in one place. What can you find on this Jonas Brothers Squidoo site?You can:buy Jonas Brothers concert ticketsbuy Jonas Brothers earrings or charm braceletsbuy Jonas Brothers Wall Clocksbuy Jonas Brothers posters,

He May Have a Disability, but He's Not Disabled

2008-03-27T20:53:00.001-04:00

This is an amazing story about a boy that lost his sight at the age of two. He suffered from cancer and had to have his eyes removed. Much like the mother of the late Ray Charles, this boy's mother gave him the courage to overcome his disability. He plays video games with his siblings. He roller skates and walks carefully navigating any obstacles using echolocation much like bats and dolphins

We Don't Have to Suffer at the Pump!

2008-03-27T11:12:00.004-04:00

Thanks to StumbleUpon, I came across the following video about our current oil crisis. The funny part is that it was taped several years ago and predicted by a minister. Lindsey Williams wrote The Energy Non-Crisis. He has been an ordained Baptist minister for 28 years. In 1974, he became a chaplain for the workers of the The Transalaska oil pipeline. He wrote a book about all that he

NASA is spending $79 Million to Crash Space Crafts into the Moon

2008-02-27T10:06:00.006-05:00

This morning, I came across this article: NASA Takes Aim at Moon with Double Sledgehammer . The headline caught my attention immediately. After reading the article, I was a little disturbed.Here's a summary:NASA is going to crash some spacecraft into two of the moon's craters to have it stir up dust, so it can be easily seen by telescopes. Why does NASA want to crash into the moon's craters?

Add SuperMom in NY to Your Social Networking Sites

2008-02-23T10:46:00.005-05:00

Social networking sites are a great way to connect with other bloggers you may not usually be able to communicate with. It's an excellent way to stay connected on a more personal level and to generate traffic. StumbleUpon, MyBlogLog and others help you find interesting blogs in your niche.Social networking takes a large chunk of my time. Send me interesting links you would like stumbled, dugg

Music is the Key for This Autistic 8yr old

2008-02-23T07:58:00.000-05:00

The Little One enjoys watching movies like High School Musical, The Cheetah Girls and Minute Men. What do all of these movies have in common? They have lots of music and choreographed scenes. The Diva spends a lot of time watching movies with him. They were watching Across The Universe on Youtube, when she came across Grease. She played a couple of clips for him and he was mesmerized. I

6 Siblings: All on the Autism Spectrum

2008-02-07T12:44:00.000-05:00

Life is difficult when you have an autistic child. If you don't have a support system, your life will drastically change forever. I have one autistic child and another with ADD,OCD and ODD as well as 5 other children that make up my blended family. Even with all of the complications and difficulties I face with my family , it's nothing compared to this family's daily struggles. This

Can We Believe Hope Will Bring Change in America? Yes, We Can!

2008-02-06T11:25:00.000-05:00

Does going to the pump stress you out? When snow is in the forecast, are the cheers from your children drowned out by the worry of an increased heating hill? At the supermarket's checkout line, do you find yourself putting back necessary items because you worry about your next gas station visit?As a mother of 7 (6 at home), I know this all too well. There are times I have to miss a car

One Amazing SuperMom: Parenting With No Arms.

2008-02-02T11:31:00.000-05:00

This supermom is a true inspiration. The next time you are having a bad day and you want to sit down and cry, think of her. It will give you a new perspective on your troubles. To think someone can have such difficult circumstances and still rise above them. She's amazing. She really is the ULTIMATE SUPERMOM!no armsAdd to My Profile | More Videos

5 Sites Parents and Their Kids Will Love!

2008-01-29T13:36:00.000-05:00

The Little One was sick this past week. I could barely leave his side, so I spent a lot of time on StumbleUpon (while he was sleeping). I found some great sites that will be of interest to many parents. 1. BembosZoo is an entertaining site for preschoolers and adults. The Princess and I spent some time clicking on all the alphabet letters, just to see what would come up! 2. Storynory Kids

Join the Technorati Train to Increase Your Authority!

2008-01-17T22:39:00.000-05:00

Technorati is a great way to increase your traffic, exposure and income (advertising revenue). If you're new to blogging, register today and join this train. You will get lots of backlinks and increase your authority on Technorati. The higher your page rank and Technorati authority, the more money you can make through paid links and blogging! The first time the Technorati train went around, I

Smorty: An Easy Way to Make Money and Earn Residual Income!

2008-01-09T19:38:00.000-05:00

Smorty is a site that pays bloggers to write reviews about products and services. I know what you're thinking! "That's insane. I can't believe I can blog for money!" Well, you can. Why? Many advertisers realize it is more cost efficient to pay bloggers to write about their products and services than traditional advertising methods. It also helps with providing backlinks in the major search

I Hate Winter Weather in NY!

2007-12-17T20:43:00.001-05:00

When you live in NY, the winter months mean snow. When you live upstate, you better get ready for lots of it. The past 7 days have been especially annoying. Last Wednesday, we got snow. That was followed by more snow on Thursday. It wouldn't be so irritating if my driveway wasn't the length of a city block. The worst part is that it's really steep too. The snow was accompanied by frigid