Recently, I had to ask someone if Sydney’s autism bothered them. It was a question that needed to be asked so that the elephant could leave the room. Too difficult to blog about now. I remember when I was in elementary school being friends with a girl who had a physical disability. In order … More Does Her Autism Bother You?

  I know that this will probably sound very weird.  But yesterday I was sitting at the dinner table with the kids and it hit me.  I am the only adult in this house. It wasn’t like I just woke up from LaLa Land.  But we finally had a chance to sit down and eat … More So, I’m The Mama and The Daddy?

  They told me when she was younger she would live in a group home when she was older.  They told me she would never speak or read.  They said she wouldn’t be included with her general education peers.  They told me that her seizures were life threatening.  I listened and I smiled.  I reminded … More IEP Success Story

Would you be shocked to hear that I don’t celebrate Black History Month? It is because I celebrate black history daily.  We all know that April is Autism Awareness  Month.  Well, when May first arrives I don’t stop living with and advocating for autism. I feel the same way about Black History Month.  I am … More It’s Time For a History Lesson

When it comes to the seasons this is a struggle for Sydney.  It is hard for her to transition from one season to the next.  One day we went to visit my parents. Syd was wearing boots, a maxi dress and a winter coat.  The look on my face let everyone know not to ask … More Where Are Your Clothes Sydney?

  Do you realize how strong you are?  Do you realize how well you multi-task on a daily basis?  Well, I am here to tell you that you are strong.  Sometimes we all need a little reminder that we have the strength to overcome any situation.  It might not happen immediately.  But it will happen. … More Trouble Doesn’t Last Always

I’ve always enjoyed going to school. Math was a struggle for me when I was younger. But I always tried my best. I was an honor roll student. In high school I was a member of the National Honor Society. I made the honor roll all four years of high school. My children don’t know … More #2 Pencils

On December 5th we returned from Disney.   On December 7th Aunt Flo came to visit for the first time.  Just when I thought things were back to normal. The doorbell rang on December 8th at approximately 7:20 pm. When the doorbell rang, I wasn’t expecting to see my ex-husband when I opened the door.  Sweet … More And The Doorbell Rang

The kids and I have a family meeting once a week. Things have been hectic so its been a few weeks since our last meeting.  At our family meetings we have norms and an agenda.  It doesn’t last long.  There is just enough time for us to talk about what we are thankful for, things … More 14 Ways To Say…..

Everyone knows that I love to meet new people. I don’t have a problem going to an event alone.  I will either people watch or meet a new friend.  People laugh at me because complete strangers will stop and talk with me.  In ten minutes I know their entire life story.  When I went to … More Friends At First Sight