I have my strengths. I am not ashamed of acknowledging my weaknesses. I’ve shared my horror stories of how many people I needed to screw in a lightbulb. Or the time when I was trying to put the Barbie Dream House together four years. I ended up drinking egg nog and called my daddy to … More I Only Said the F Word Once
I can only imagine what it felt like for Daniel to be thrown in the lion’s den. Or for the three Jews that were thrown in the fiery furnace for not worshipping idols in The Bible. Their lives were all spared and saved in the end. But the thoughts going through their minds must have … More Leader of The Pack
Lately I have been trying to figure out what label works best for me. Then I realized labels aren’t really necessary. When I say that I am a single mother. People will often say do your children see their fathers. I am thinking why is she making it plural? I only have one baby daddy. … More Single Mom or Divorced Mom
2017 was a magnificent year. Our family made huge milestones. Harrison’s 50 State Autism Challenge, starting high school like a champ and growing up into a humble young man. Are just a few of his proud moments. Sydney has been successful in 8th grade inclusion classes. She has a great new para, and teachers that … More Thanks 2017
It might be the fact that I am turning 46 in February. Or it might be the fact that as I get older. I realize that little things make me smile. Our family does a gift exchange every year for Christmas. After the gift exchange mommy gave Harrison and Sydney two gifts to give me. … More Aluminum Foil and Ziploc Bags
Are you ready for Christmas? Do you have Christmas spirit? Or are you stressing about not having enough money to buy gifts? I was like that in the past. After my divorce it took a long time for me to find the Christmas spirit again. I am glad that I bought the kid’s gifts online … More Do You Have Christmas Spirit?
I was suffering from a man cold this week. I think I deserve to call it a man cold. Since I am the mama and the daddy. It is bad enough when your kids are sick. You have to make arrangements to take off from work. But when you are sick too. The stress goes … More Just Open A Christmas Present
I am often asked what are some great gift ideas for children with autism. So, I decided to share a couple of gift ideas that children and adults with autism would love anytime of the year. Weighted Blanket – These blankets provide sensory comfort and help to relieve stress. The weighted blanket and pressure is … More Autism Christmas Gifts
It’s 4:00 am and I can’t sleep. So I decided to blog. Sorry in advance for wacky fonts and a large image. But when the ideas come to me. I grab my phone and blog. Today is the day. See, if I say that enough I will begin to live my life with that mindset. … More Today Is The Day
When I stop and think about my life. I am mad about some of the things that allowed me to feel like a prisoner. Autism made me a prisoner in my own home. Being a divorced mom made me feel like a prisoner and not worthy to be around the cool moms. People that I … More Release The Prisoner
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