Robin, I'm glad she's getting help.
I'm not a parent, Susan, but I think that the SAHM who spends all her time focused on her children is largely a myth. My mother was a classic, '50s, June Cleaver mother. She also made all of our clothes, made curtains, upholstered furniture and cooked every meal without the aid of mixes or takeout. My sister was born with cerebral palsy and epilepsy when I was 2 1/2. My father didn't do anything at home except yardwork. Exactly how much one-on-one interaction do you think I got? My mother read to me and played with me, but I also spent many hours in a playpen and many hours reading by myself. I was very late to walk and very early to read.
Robin, all the best to you, your family, and especially your niece. She's got good people looking after her.
Susan, not a parent either, but Annabel is going to be fine. Really. She's growing up in an environment where she's safe and loved, and that's the most important thing.
I could be wrong, but I don't think her attempts to ransack the bookshelves or reach things that the day before I'd have sworn were out of her range are meant to get my attention, because she acts so angry when I come to take her away. I think she's just trying to explore her world and investigate her new physical skills.
Then I think you should trust the fact that there are exactly two Annabel experts in the world, and you are one of them. You know what she needs.
She's a very self-contained child. I'm not sure she'll be an introvert, because she's friendly and flirty, but she's very mellow and independent.
So quit worrying already. Really, everything you've ever said about Annabel makes her sound like a bright, fun, curious, able child.
Hey Robin, are you going to be around the weekend of March 12th? I'd love to see you when we come down for the Pasadena reading.
Planning to be there, Hec! What time is it?
Oh, David! How late do you expect the reading to go. As early as it starts, I should be able to attend, but I have a 6:30 call that night in Hollywood, so I likely can't stay for the whole thing.
The reading is at 7pm on that Saturday (I think). But I was hoping JZ and I could hook up with you and your oh-so-cool BF. We should take this to email. Shoot me something at hecubot@gmail.com.
The reading is at 7pm
Why did I think the reading started at 4pm?
Hey. Just showing off new tag.
Wish I knew which thing to choose...decisions, decisions.
Why did I think the reading started at 4pm?
I don't know. Maybe I should go read the press release I posted before I talk ex cloaca.
