Happy New Year! I was happy to celebrate at my Noon Years Eve party this year to bring in the 2017 year. Looking back over the holidays and years I’m happy to be in this place. I didn’t know how I would make it many days; even after the third day of winter break this…
Tag: love
Q: Why were you late today? A: um…sugar
A lot has been weighing on my mind lately. Today, on my out for work Max was going into his compulsive breakfast behavior. There are a few behaviors that occur regularly that have become obsessive. As most parents and especially parents of children on the spectrum, small simple things can take hours to get…
life as a mother to a son with autism
Dear life, I didn’t see this one coming! But, I laugh and smile. You see life, you have a way of making things come full circle. Back in the good `ole days, before kids and husbands; I would spend A LOT of time with some very cool women that are great friends. They would have…
It’s working!!!!
So, I am proud to say that “IT”S WORKING!!!” It’s been a long 4-5 months but the changes that have been put into place are working! School, private speech, private OT, social skills class and home are all on the same page. Every adult that assists Max has commented in the last 6 days how…
mommy stress keeping you up?
WOW! Do you ever have those feelings where you are actually looking forward to going to work in the morning. And if only it was time to be up and get ready for the day. That’s how I feel today at 2am. I cannot sleep, I am having real mommy stress. I had no idea…
Doing what’s best for your child….the teacher or the mom?
Update to a post first written 2 years ago! So, I gave some damn good advice there! And I even followed my own advice! In two years, we have completed the diagnosis process as well as the early intervention process to enter into an IEP and public schools. Now, we are fine tuning therapy and…
I’m not really a religious person but …..
I have grown up Baptist my entire life and 100% believe in God. However, I have this new spirituality that is nearly beyond explanation. Have you ever asked for something from your heart? Have you ever seen or experienced something that you just can’t explain how that seemed so easy or right or just at…
Ruthfulness 