A simple game on a couch. In the endless enigma of Tess's communication, we unlock a huge piece.
Read More#111: Princess Nocandy
A small thing proves to be Tess's undoing. A small thing emblazoned with the 13th letter of the alphabet.
Read More#110: Stand Up
Bad stuff is happening at a blindingly fast rate. And I have to stand up for Tess. Because if I don't, no one else will.
Read More#109: Down for the Count
I made a costly mistake. And our household teetered on the edge for five days.
Read More#108: Nine Against the Mountain
New frontiers in skiing. Our girl steps up and blows us all away.
Read More#107: Manifesto
A manifesto, covering everything from sitcoms to snobbery.
Read More#106: Dept of Hassle and Harassment Services
We got kicked off our state's Medicaid. It wasn't our fault. And it showed me just how broken and dumb and insulting and backwards our system is.
Read More#105: These Are The Scars
Why isn't Tess growing? Is there anything we can do?
Read More#104: Bunny Slope
I've said that in genetic testing, we really ought to isolate the gene that makes me leave my wallet and keys in public places. Here's a story about a day involving that unfortunate tendency, as well as other colossal failures.
Read More#103: Ending a Year of Silence
Crazy pills aside, my wife and I do a complete 180 on the best way to talk with our Tess.
Read More#102: Doctor Doctor, Gimme the News
The incredible shrinking girl. Something strange is going on with Tess. We have a new mystery to solve.
Read More#101: The Sankey Conversation
We've done something--brought an event on ourselves--that causes severe TBE. I can't figure out why the TBE, until a visit from a friend makes everything clear.
Read More#100: Dana Takes Control
We cross a bridge. There is no turning back. Is there?
Read More#99: Tess and the Dangerous Places
Tess has gotten tall. Almost nothing is out of reach anymore. Which is like: "YAAAY." But also like: "Oh crap."
Read More#98: Thankful for the Funny Lady
The holiday season with the T-Bird. Does she know it's Christmastime at all?
Read More#97: Go Away
We go on a vacation. Not a trip. The two are quite different, as you may know. And when we go, Tess stays home.
Read More#96: Our Girl Was Tough on You
An email blast from the past, a name I've not heard in a long time. And a message that demonstrates that although this job is hard, if you work with Tess, it's all worth it.
Read More#95: When I Grow Up, I Wanna Be a Sweetie Pie
A single day in first grade. An assignment comes home in Tess's bag. It is hard for us to read it. Let me tell you what it says.
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#94: Hooray for This Conference Call
This week: it's not about leveraging our synergies or any of that corporate-speak. It's just the best darned conference call I've ever had.
Read More#93: IEP Part 2 - Not the Way to Cleveland
This week: more fun with IEPs. And by fun, I mean frustration.
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