pretend

“I am neither an optimist nor pessimist, but a possibilist.” - Max Lerner * * “Child has no discernible play skills.”   ~ Neuropsychologist #1 * * “She came to us with absolutely no functional play skills.” ~ Integrated preschool teacher * * “Child presents with a marked lack of joint attention. There is no attempt … Continue reading »

them elephants

* In the car last week: Brooke, excitedly: Katie, look! There’s them elephants! My heart fills with pride. I will never, ever tire of hearing my girl say, “Look!” No, it took too long to get here to be taken for granted.  Katie, confused: What elephants, Brooke? I don’t see any elephants. Brooke: Pretend! And pretending! … Continue reading »