Monday, November 06, 2006

Blatant Self Promotion or a Really Great Deal?

Blatant Self Promotion?
A Really Great Deal?
or just plain groveling?

HOLIDAY SALE!
HALF PRICE!
HALF PRICE!
HALF PRICE!
Take a look around, and pick out something
for yourself or as a gift!
The discount will be taken at checkout, if you use Paypal.
Otherwise email me and we'll work out another way of paying and
I'll send out your jewelry.
This is a great opportunity to start (or finish) your Holiday shopping!
If you are not into jewelry,
check out my Autism Stuff Store at Cafe Press
Not only is there autism related stuff,
BUT I've put some of the boys' holiday artwork on
Cards, Sweatshirts, Ornaments, Teddy Bears, etc.
Now, the important stuff...
We took Dylan to another Dr. and all the Drs conferred and started Dylan on a new medication. He's only been on it a couple days, but he seems calmer and more coherent and we haven't seen any seizures, so we are keeping our fingers crossed. He is still having some emotional outbursts, though....I don't know if those ever stop.
Tod had a second interview for the job in Fresno. They are going to set up the 3rd one which will be in Fresno with the director of the department, but it won't happen until after Thanksgiving. The guy who interviewed Tod both times told Tod that everything is still in it's early stages and not to expect anything until after the first of the year. So, you may see a new address for us before too long.
til later.....

Friday, November 03, 2006

Ghoulish Tales and Updates

It took Tod and I many long hours of cutting, painting, gluing and fighting over creative differences to make the boys' costumes. Only to have most of the bones fall off 15 minutes before it was time to leave for school! AAAHHH! Talk about a scare!! We got to school just in time for the parade with bones still coming off and being taped with packaging tape.
Trick or treating was a bit of a let down. Tod said the neighborhood was a ghost town (pun intended) but the boys still seemed to enjoy it. The only problem is they still have trouble with timing and say "Trick or Treat" after they ring the door bell but before people answer the door. Oh well, maybe next year. I'm also ready to cave in and buy costumes next year. When I was a kid, a store bought costume was a thin, one piece jumpsuit thing with a plastic mask held on with elastic. The costumes are soo extravagant now and I would say 90% of the school kids had store bought costumes. Some of my favorites were the sumo wrestlers, the go-go girls (not too trashy, please!), the fairies and the pirates!

On the job front, Tod has an interview with a company in Fresno Monday. He's trying not to get too excited about it, but it is a move in a different direction for him. Plus the SD in Fresno has a great autism program, including an autism school! The cost of living is cheaper and it is at the foothills of the Sierra Mountains and sorta near Yosemite. But it's not San Francisco or Pleasanton and we really do like it here. Anyway, keep him in your good thoughts.

I'm getting ready to list jewelry on eBay for the holidays (my user id is SHIRLEYSTUFF). After I get those up, I have a new project that Gerrie is helping me with. Look for it soon.... I hope!

til later...