The birthday monsters are in town. (Apologies to Sandra Boynton.) I got an email last week from Sophie’s aide: [Sophie's teacher] and I wanted to let you know that we had a talk with Sophie today about her birthday. There have been several occasions recently where Sophie has told a student she was not invited […]

This morning began well before 7 with several (unintentionally, I’m sure) sharp kicks to my lower back and a loud announcement. “It’s April! Then May!” I rolled over in the bed and followed the script. “And what happens in May, Sophie?” “MY BIRFDAY!!!!!!!!!!!”   I have created a monster. (Apologies to Sandra Boynton. I love her “Birthday Monsters” […]