Monthly Archives: April 2016

Hypocritic Oath

Posted on April 29, 2016 by larva225

About 3 hours ago we had a consultation with Stella’s pediatrician, confirming what we already kind of knew: she has ADHD along with a sprinkling of sensory issues, social problems (largely linked to poor impulse control a la ADHD), and … Continue reading →

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What’s Undermine Is Mine…

Posted on April 28, 2016 by larva225

  A few weeks ago, Stella came home talking about her friend “Simon” (name withheld to protect the guilty).  She and Simon played together at recess.  They would occasionally suffer bumps and bruises from rough-housing on the slide.  No biggie.  She’s … Continue reading →

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Learn Baby Learn

Posted on April 27, 2016 by larva225

I’m lucky in that public speaking is not something that’s ever really bothered me much.  Yes, I know some polls claim that people fear it more than death.  Really?  People would rather die than stand up and say some words? … Continue reading →

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Symphony For the Devil

Posted on April 25, 2016 by larva225

One thing I’m sort of proud about is trying to do different things with my kids.  I don’t want every week/weekend to be watching the same TV shows, playing at the same playground, or eating the same foods, whether that … Continue reading →

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Hero Dark Thirty

Posted on April 22, 2016 by larva225

As a scientific-type person, I base most of my assumptions and decisions on things that I can observe, with a slight sprinkling of “gut” and intuition.  Often the answers to things that vex you are right in front of you … Continue reading →

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Mix and Stones May Break My Bones

Posted on April 20, 2016 by larva225

At risk of continuing my recent trend of bitching and complaining, I thought I’d share a few random and ADHD-style thoughts: This is one of  those perfect times of year around here – where the weather has been as close … Continue reading →

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Bully Durham

Posted on April 18, 2016 by larva225

The weekend was a mixed bag.  Saturday kind of turned into a disaster.  We didn’t have much planned – a trip to Home Depot followed by a few hours in the back yard planting grass and flower seeds in our … Continue reading →

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Dawn of the Dread

Posted on April 15, 2016 by larva225

Yesterday both of my children behaved horribly.  It was one of those days that make you question your parenting ability.  Maybe I’m not cut out for this merde?Stella has been having an off-week.  Sometimes that just happens.  It makes me … Continue reading →

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Skid Vicious 

Posted on April 14, 2016 by larva225

Last night I had some wine.  I know.  You’re shocked. In my defense I’m having a soul-crushing time at work these days.  I actually do enjoy what I do.  But lately the people who are supposed to be there to … Continue reading →

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Detritus Andronicus

Posted on April 13, 2016 by larva225

As I made my son’s bed this morning, the following things fell out: a beer pull-tab, a Q-tip, a Chuck E Cheese token, 4 round bristle blocks stuck together into a large cylinder, a purple plastic gear, and a wooden … Continue reading →

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