Monthly Archives: January 2011

She’s a Phenom

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Sue

Creative Cat won her climbing competition on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, she’s three for three now in winning first prize for her age category in climbing competitions. She was amazing in Montreal. She climbed with her usual skill … Continue reading →

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Love is Facing A Long Cold Drive this Weekend

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sue

This Saturday I will wake up at 6 am, drag my pre-teen out of her cozy bed, and drive two and a half hours to a city in another province. Creative Cat has a bouldering competition this weekend. As much as I enjoy … Continue reading →

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Validation from the Boob Tube

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Sue

One of the hardest things for me and Mr. Fixit about Queen Bee having Asperger’s is that we feel rather isolated. Sometimes it seems like however hard other people try – and let’s be honest, sometimes they don’t try very hard at … Continue reading →

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The Queen of Irritating

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Sue

Creative Cat is old enough now to stay home alone for short periods of time. There will be times when she is able to let herself into an empty house to wait for our return. Rather than have her carry, … Continue reading →

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Learning to Write Good

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Sue

As part of a job application process, I will soon be writing a test in written communications proficiency. I’ve been studying by reading through the ultimate guide in such things: Strunk and White’s Elements of Style. Despite being fifty years old, … Continue reading →

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Love Comes On Little Cat Feet

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Sue

I said I didn’t want any more cats. They smell. I’m allergic. They cost money. And yet here we are, with two 3-month-old cats in the house. And I, along with everyone else in the family, am smitten with these kittens. Besides being … Continue reading →

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Another Random Observation

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Sue

Son, I love that you are independent enough to get your own snacks, and I adore the fact that you want to share. But in future, please don’t add miniature marshmallows to my coffee without asking. That’s just not a pleasant … Continue reading →

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Random Observations From My Life

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Sue

Things you do not want to see your child’s therapist carrying into their office at the start of their appointment: a sheet of tin foil. Is this for making a hat to keep the voices away, or did the therapist … Continue reading →

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Disorganized

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Sue

Last week Queen Bee brought home a birthday party invitation. When she handed it to me, she also handed me the phone. “Call them now, Mom,” she urged. “Tell them I’m coming.” I should have done it, but I didn’t. … Continue reading →

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Good News/Bad News on the Job Front

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Sue

It’s been an interesting week in terms of job possibilities for me. On the very day I whined to the entire internet about not knowing what I want to do when I grow up – I received an e-mail inviting … Continue reading →

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