eSpecially Ben

If I have been neglectful, it is because of my recent addiction to the Twilight Series . I am about to read the fourth and final book. I expect to go into a depression when I am finished. I usually do after a series - I could not read for months after Harry Potter's finale. Hopefully, I will be able to keep going this time. I just need to find out if Bella finally becomes a vampire.

Logan's first day of Kindergarten and Ben's first day of 2nd grade. Click here for more photos.

Many years ago, I heard this story: A father and his small child are riding in a hospital elevator with another person, not known to them. The child was acting up. In close quarters, it was very disruptive. The father did not address the behavior, did not seem to even notice. As the elevator doors opened, the stranger in the elevator, made a snide comment about the child's improper behavior and lack of parental discipline. The father replied, "I am so sorry. I am just not sure how to tell him that his mother has passed away." This summer, there were two times where I made assumptions about a situation without having all the information. Although I try to keep the above story in mind when assessing any situation, being human I sometimes jump to conclusions without having all the information. Ironically, in both situations, it was not obvious to me that people with special needs were involved. Luckily, in both cases, a positive connection was made. After I figur