April is Autism Awareness Month. In fact, World Autism Awareness Day was April 2, 2016. All over the Internet, on Facebook, Pinterest and other social media sites, we are bombarded with images promoting awareness. We’re told to “Light it up Blue” for Autism. There are lots images popping up in support of autism, expressing feelingsContinue reading “Awareness”
Category Archives: Parenting
Eye of the Tiger
Last month there was a day called: International Women’s Day. Unsure of what that even means? Don’t worry. I put trusty ol’ Wikipedia to the test (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women’s_Day). Here’s what it has to say: International Women’s Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year. In different regions the focusContinue reading “Eye of the Tiger”
Thank You
I have been dealing with a bit of writers block lately. I have things to say, but I struggle with putting words to the thoughts and struggles in my head. Maybe it’s because, for the past week, I’ve been basically in bed, sick. Not deathly ill but, feverish and fatigued enough to only want toContinue reading “Thank You”
SPD and Me
SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensory_processing_disorder) is something we are learning about every day in our house. E has it to some extent since it goes hand-in-hand with autism. He is sensitive to the texture of certain clothing, foods, smells and so on, however, it really is one of his lesser issues. C, on the otherContinue reading “SPD and Me”
I shouldn’t still… but I do.
I should be used to this by now, but I’m not. It should not break my heart anymore, but it does. I shouldn’t still… but I do. Last night was another example of what we deal with all the time but, is rarely seen by the outside world. It has been a strange week ofContinue reading “I shouldn’t still… but I do.”
“Hello. It’s Me”
By now most of us are very familiar with Adele’s huge hit “Hello.” While this song is supposedly about healing old wounds from a bad breakup, I think it’s a fitting song for me, talking to my younger self. If you are not familiar with her song you can listen and watch it on YouTubeContinue reading ““Hello. It’s Me””
It’s Not Autism.
To a parent of a “Quirky Kid,” those words can be a huge relief, knowing that something has been taken out of the equation. A weight has lifted off your shoulders because you know that it’s not this one thing. By contrast, it can bring another type of stress and emotion to the table. It’sContinue reading “It’s Not Autism.”
Sick Days
Once your kids start going to school, a flurry of illnesses walk in and out of the home regularly. Maybe we should all live in bubbles so no one would bring home anything. Just put on your bubble suit before heading out the door to school or the grocery store. It’s like an extra bodyContinue reading “Sick Days”
What do we do now?
One of the things that has really been difficult in our house is having the older child have a myriad of special needs. I mean, I know it would be hard either way. What I’m referring to is doing all the work and research about all the issues E has (refer to my first postContinue reading “What do we do now?”
The begining
I’ve racked my brain over and over about how to start off this first post. As a perfectionist at heart, I wanted dazzle, fireworks, jaw-dropping amazement. In short, I wanted perfection. Then it dawned on me, I use the word “I” too much. Yes, this blog is about me, but it is also about myContinue reading “The begining”
