The Great Frog Race
Our Wednesday Wisdom this week comes from me. Before I share it, I need to tell you a little story. I was friends with my high school English teacher on Facebook. Before he passed away, he would share a poem with us each Tuesday and I loved it! The week before, he had asked us to share some of our favorite children’s verses. I sent him the one below and I was so happy and proud that he chose it to share the next week.
This poem encapsulates my experience as a boy mom. I plan. I gather supplies. It isn’t easy. I put in some serious effort. And then they hop off happily in whatever direction strikes their fancy. And I wouldn’t miss it for the world. So, here’s my sage advice…my Wednesday Wisdom if you will.
Go in peace, my friends. I hope some of your chaos gives you a good laugh today!
Dedication
This post is dedicated (with a wink and a smile) to DP, my English teacher, soccer coach, softball coach and Godspell director. I graciously thank him for putting up with me and my own little dose of chaos. He is missed.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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