Well, I started the race without being physically or mentally prepared. I must say that I started off strong. I was fueled by anger and disappointment. My feet seemed to glide around the track and then it happened. Reality set in. This was a race that would take a woman years to prepare for. … More I Can’t See The Finish Line
The race was starting and my stomach was in knots. I felt hot and there were beads of sweat running down my forehead. My team was counting on me. I didn’t want to disappoint them. Just thinking about what they would say if I didn’t finish was haunting me. Honestly, I wasn’t prepared for … More On Your Mark Get Set Go
One of my greatest memories as a kid was learning how to play cards. When I learned how to shuffle a deck of cards, I thought I was ready to work at a casino. I would watch members of my family play spades at the kitchen table. I would watch and learn how the game … More When You Play Your Cards Right
We had a surprise snow day this week. It was unexpected and so was the inch of snow. Nonetheless, it was a day off from work. The best part was that we knew the night before. Harrison was excited to stay up late. I tried my best to keep Sydney up until 11:00 pm. But … More Who Needs ADT? We Have Jingle Bells
When Sydney was younger autism was cute. She just learned how to play with toys properly. She sang songs and learned the alphabet. She always wanted hugs and kisses, so that was important to us. As she grew older, the autism looked differently. Her classmates weren’t as nice. She wasn’t included in regular … More Stranger Danger and Autism
At work they call me Mama Bear. Yes, I am the oldest on my second grade team. Sometimes Mama Bear has to step in and make a decision. It started as a joke one day and the name stuck with me. I think I am in Mama Bear mode all of the time, being … More They Call Me Mama Bear
If you know me, I don’t need much to make me happy. Give me my favorite leggings with the hole in the knee, my favorite t-shirt, a cozy blanket and Law and Order. I am a fan of the original Law and Order. But I have learned to love Criminal Intent and SVU. Secretly I … More And That’s Why We Watch SVU
Yesterday was a great day with my family. The sun was shining, it was cold but we would venture out. Sydney woke up at 3:00 am ready to go to Ms. Kristin. She had an appointment at the salon and she was excited. I made it a family affair and scheduled a haircut … More We Just Came Back From Florida
I remember singing Walk Like An Egyptian when I was younger. I would have never known that Sydney would sing The Bangles hit song today. Sydney is now an Egyptian Princess. Children with autism have a variety of interests. People will ask me what is Sydney obsessed with now. I try not to think of … More Walk Like An Egyptian
What is normal? Is it just the setting on the dryer? What does normal look like? Is a family normal because they have a father, a mother, a house, kids and a golden retriever? Guess what? Normal is overrated. I am embarrassed to say that I let society define what normal meant, and … More Today Our Family Was Normal
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