Tag Archives: Kids

Rage Tears

Posted on March 8, 2016 by dyskinesia

When I was young, I wondered if I had an anger problem. My temper could be quick to flare and would burn so hot, so fast. It was a visceral reaction and would catch me by surprise. I attributed it … Continue reading →

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Overheard: Reincarnation

Posted on February 28, 2012 by dyskinesia

i wonder what would happen if, after this life, i was popcorn in my next life … You’d get eaten! yeah, okay, maybe i should pick something different.  i think i’d be a kid because being a kid is the … Continue reading →

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Overheard: Rock the Vote

Posted on January 10, 2011 by dyskinesia

Boy just declared that he is running for president when he grows up so that he can make school 100% voluntary.  His campaign slogan? if you don’t vote for me, you’ll become my slave. That’s catchy, right there. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Just another Tuesday

Posted on October 26, 2010 by dyskinesia

*Preface for background:  Our 10-year-old son with Asperger’s attends Catholic school; we are not Catholic. _________________________________________________________ Homework today included the mysteries of the Rosary.  Which meant Bible reading and interpretation for The Boy and me – a never-boring task, and … Continue reading →

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Perfection

Posted on October 6, 2010 by dyskinesia

A huge Thank You to Dan over at Single Dad Laughing for an amazing piece. Stop.  Go.  Read. Be Real. ( … and while I haven’t made it all the way through his site yet, I could happily link everything … Continue reading →

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Overheard: Say what?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by dyskinesia

While playing his new PSP game and randomly paying attention to his shows on tv: what’s chiz – a German sausage? Umm, no, it’s a made up word. … what? It’s a made up word. tomato port? It’s a made … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the other side

Posted on July 14, 2010 by dyskinesia

Boy has been staying up late at night and sleeping late in the morning.  Now, this might seem perfectly normal for a boy his age (nearly 11), but this is the first time in his life that he has not … Continue reading →

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Garcon!

Posted on July 13, 2010 by dyskinesia

good day.  make i take your order?  what would you like for a snack? [ turns to see Boy in his double-breasted black suit, white undershirt, black tie, and tennis shoes, carrying a writing pad and a pen and studying … Continue reading →

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Overheard

Posted on May 7, 2010 by dyskinesia

i told dad that i wanted to go to the gym with him, but he said i can’t yet because 15 is the minimum age. so in 5 years, if he’s not dead, i’m going to go work out with dad … Continue reading →

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Overheard: The Getting Older is gonna Kill Me version

Posted on May 6, 2010 by dyskinesia

i have to go home and lay out in the sun Excuse me? i need to get a tan You do? yep, so that i can look all sexy and luxurious (Takes a moment to offer thanks that she was … Continue reading →

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