Life Changes
The past few years in our lives have seen many changes - changes in plans we had, changes in things we were able to do, changes in goals and dreams. None have been bad, but all have required a major step back to re-evaluate our plans as a family. A few years ago, our younger [...]
Our Journey
This post took time. Time and energy. It would not let go of me until I had written it: a walk down memory lane, you might say. I hope it’s a blessing to you. ————————————————————————— Our Journey Twelve years ago, I became a mother. Just like for everything else in my life, I had a [...]
Our Journey
Twelve years ago, I became a mother. Just like for everything else in my life, I had a plan. A great plan! And my life as a mom was absolutely going to follow the plan I’d laid out, because that’s what I do - I plan. I envisioned everything typical for my parenting journey - [...]
This Little Light of Mine….
Yesterday at therapy, Picasso was apparently having a tough time. The therapists believe that he’s having trouble processing through this quickly-planned trip for a family funeral, and we agree. Despite the fact that that we’ve been prepping him with the news that his beloved Pop (great-grandpa) would soon be going Home to Jesus, it still [...]
The Twins
In our family, it’s our middle child, Picasso, who has the Autism Spectrum diagnosis. Our first son is four years older than Picasso, and our daughter is a little more than two years younger than Picasso. One of the more obvious issues with developmental delays is that the child does not always “act their age”. [...]
Early Mother’s Day Card
On Tuesday, Picasso had an online class with his teacher. Each student was supposed to share something they’d learned, something they hoped to learn next year, something they’d made/enjoyed this year, and one or two other things. I wasn’t entirely sure how it would go as the thought of having to share seemed to be [...]
Painting With Picasso to "I Wish I Didn’t Have Asperger" #AutismPositivity2012
For some background on this post, please read this - Autism Positivity Flash Blog. Someone googled “I wish I didn’t have Aspergers” and it took them to someone else’s blog. The blog owner felt sad that someone got to the blog through that google search. No one knows who did the search, or whether they’re younger [...]
Celebration!
Today is birthday party day in our world! Our oldest son, “Mozart”, turns 12 tomorrow. It hardly seems possible! Today, April 21st, is the day that I went to the hospital to be induced. I believe I was in the hospital and getting started on all of the induction stuff relatively early on the 21st. [...]
Holding Hands
Last August when we spoke with the Developmental Pediatrician she asked us so many questions about Picasso’s development to that point. So. Many. Questions. We spent HOURS talking and answering questions and left the appointment feeling mentally, physically and emotionally exhausted. We talked about steps that our guy may have missed along the way, and there were [...]
When She Sleeps
Our little daughter often lives up to her name, “Princess”. See? A crown, some jewels, a royal pet (dog, of course!) We often have many fun conversations with her - about princesses, and magic wands, and beautiful princess slippers, and ball gowns and … you get the idea. Last night, when I went to tuck [...]
