Can we just talk about how my little boy is going to be FIVE!?!! I can not believe that he is going to be five, I mean it flew by. For real. I love being his mom and seeing how he grows every day. Each year has brought so much joy and fun times. Each [...]
The best thing about having an autistic kid is that they have such different goals and milestones than a normal child. It used to bother me when I saw kids his age doing things that he could not do, but now I see things so differently. I am so proud of this boy and how [...]
Every day is a challenge with an autistic son but there is so much good to it as well. I have enjoyed seeing so much change and growth in my son over the past few months. It is so interesting to just sit and watch how he observes and plays with things. I often find [...]
Every time I hear my son make a new noise I cry a little bit I’m so proud of that kid and how determined he is. Ask anyone and they would agree that he is the hardest working determine kid ever. No doubt. I work hard to get him to communicate verbally. Even when he [...]
The other day I was on the phone with a client and she said those words “I think I’m going to get divorced.” My heart sank I remember that feeling all too well. I wanted to cry with her and empower her. I felt the chills as she was telling me her struggles. I honestly [...]
Since being put on lockdown I have had my autistic son home with me 24-7. At first, I was quite upset about him being home simply because he was doing so well in his ABA program and it took so long to get to where we are today. I did not know how he would [...]
Being an autistic mother has had some challenges, all of which I had to learn and problem solve. It is after all whats parenting is all about. No one can tell you exactly what you are going to go through, or the right things. I would not ever change this challenge that I was given. [...]
I never thought divorce was in my future. I never did. Here I am now. However, I realize I have been taking care of my son now for quite some time, so it doesn’t feel any different. The only aspect out of the ordinary is that we aren’t living together, and I don’t have the [...]
Ever since Antonio has been diagnosed with autism I am always on the lookout for awesome products and ideas. As time goes on I keep learning more and more about him and autism. What I have learned about Antonio is that he loves sensory and needs more of it. He loves getting pressure applied on [...]
Author: Jessica Halverson “If you don't embrace who you are and accept who you are, you won't be able to live a happy life.” ~ Ciara This quote speaks to me on many levels. It especially rings true in parenthood. If you embrace who you are as a parent and accept that as the truest [...]
