According to the story on Snopes.com, the email circulating around that the band Five for Fighting will donate 40 cents to Autism Speaks every time this video is watched is true. So, here’s the email you may get and the link to the video: The band, Five for Fighting, is generously donating $0.49 to Autism [...]

My tonsils came out on Monday. And I can confirm today that what the doctors say is true: It’s about 4 days after surgery that the pain really begins. But, in my effort to be less whiny and more focused on the good that comes from an unfortunate circumstance, today I will write 5 things [...]

Today I had my pre-op appointment at the ENTs. One of the perks of having the Princess in afternoon pre-school is that I can run errands with just the Superhero. Being the second born, he hasn’t had nearly as much one-on-one time as his sister. So, it’s kind of fun to take him places along. [...]

I’m so excited to begin a new year. 2007 was a good one for me and the family. OAO and I pleasantly reflected that he had no major or minor back issues for the first time in many, many years. Guess his back surgery of 2006 was a success! And neither of the children experienced [...]