State: Maine
Country: USA
Member since: Jan 23, 2007
Last logged in: Dec 01, 2008
My name is Shannon and I have a great husband and 2 amazing kids.
My oldest, Wynn, has autism and still struggles, after all these years of treatments and therapies, with anxiety and aggression. At his best, he is funny, intuitive and sensitive.
My daughter, 12 year old Haley, is strong and independent, creative and musical. She has been a shining example for Wynn and taught him many of his first words and skills by sheer example.
Steve is my husband of 19 years and partner in this endeavor to be a family in this crazy world of autism. Out of a need we had to have better communication with Wynn's team members, he created a web application called iAbida.com. It has been a project from his heart, and he makes it available to all families, around the globe, for free.
And me? In spite of being a terrible klutz, I have learned the fine art of juggling....motherhood, advocacy, household management and working from home. Foggyrock is my latest project--to fulfill my own need to be associated with other fantastic folks, like you, who I knew were out there.....Thank you for allowing me into your life through this community.
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by shannonj on 11.17.07 - public - 218 visits
My son is 12 years old. He has recently told me that he is done with kisses. I'm not allowed to even pucker my lips within 20 feet of him. Hugs are occassional and always on his terms. So, I'm relearning how to say I love you to this boy/adolescent. Perhaps something fresh from the oven might help him feel loved and valued:
I Love You With Blueberry Muffins by Mom
I love you with blueberry muffins
All sugar and flour and eggs
Rounded tops with golden peaks
Twelve to a recipe
Tucked into tupperware.
I love you at 400 degrees fahrenheit
Perfectly moist in the center
Firm bottom and edges
Easily removed from the tin
Releasing steam on a silver rack.
I love you with a blue mouthful
A squished berry underfoot
Stained fingers and teeth
And "just one more, please"
Saving some for another day.
Comments(2)
Carol
Posted on Sun, 18 Nov 2007
Or I Love you with roll, cut and decorated GFCF sugar cookies for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter! Carol
carmel66
Posted on Sat, 17 Nov 2007
Great poem... I think mine would have to be "love you with GFCF blueberry muffins" and have the hours of testing batches be a testament to love.hee hee






