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Live it
| January 17, 2012 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot more
Christmas without my girl
| December 8, 2011 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
Ever wondered what it’d be like without your child at Christmas? Well, here’s what it’ll be like for me this year: It Won’t Seem Like Christmas Without You. And while I know Riley is excited about her trip to see her dad’s families, today my… more
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream
| January 19, 2009 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work toward equality for all. Ryan and I stayed up late to watch “King” on the History Channel last night, and what I saw made me terribly sad, angry and mortified. Is it possible to… more
Hockey: Icing on Her Cake
| January 14, 2009 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
Riley has a new love: Huntsville Havoc hockey. Ryan has season tickets because Goose Pond is a sponsor at the rink, so he takes her when he can. We also use it as a reward for a good week of behavior. Riley loves to watch… more
ADD medication switch
| January 6, 2009 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
We’re going to try a different medication for Riley. After talking with our counselor and understanding that she definitely does need meds, I feel much better. Seeing the difference in A-V therapy in early December when she was on meds and yesterday without them convinced… more
Hey Mama
| January 5, 2009 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
I’m featured over at The Organizing Mama’s MomMinute today. Stacey Crew, who publishes The Organizing Mama, is an organizing expert, published author, public speaker and mom of two. Her blog includes tips on getting rid of clutter, how to use technology, ideas and product reviews,… more
New
| January 2, 2009 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
After I got off work, we had a party last night to ring in the new year, just the three of us, some snacks and the Wii. It was nice; Riley was so excited about staying up “all night” and counting down at midnight. We… more
Attention-deficit disorder and hearing loss
| January 1, 2009 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
Because of issues I mentioned in earlier posts here and here and here and here, we had Riley tested for ADD in November, and she started Focalin XR in December. But I’m having second thoughts about the medication. I’ve never been a big fan of… more
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
| December 25, 2008 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
Christmas Time is Here
| December 23, 2008 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
All my shopping is done. All the presents that need to be wrapped are wrapped. All the food that needs to be bought for Christmas brunch is in the pantry and fridge. Riley is at my folks’ house, enjoying their tree and company, while Ryan… more
What I’ve Done
| December 21, 2008 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
I saw this meme at Food for Thought, a blog by Caroline Grant, senior editor at Literary Mama. I reviewed Literary Mama at The Writer Mama blog earlier this year. If you haven’t yet, check out LM. 1. Started your own blog2. Slept under the… more
Language practice with friends
| December 20, 2008 | Posted by Sound Check Mama under Uncategorized |
Two of Riley’s buddies came over this morning to make gingerbread houses and play. The three of them were in kindergarten together but are split up this year. It was great to hear them giggling and saying, “Look at my house.” “Look at my roof.”… more
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