After reading this quote, I admit I had to read it several times.  Is there any truth to what Temple Grandin wrote?  Do you agree or disagree? When I first started teaching a veteran teacher told me she was only a special education teacher because she was paid more.  Maybe she loved the children but … More Is This Accurate?

When the clock strikes midnight on New Years Eve, I’m leaving a lot of things behind in 2016. And some people too.  I can’t take the same baggage that was weighing me down and stressing me out into 2017. Bye Felecia! One thing I realized was that some things didn’t work out for me in … More New Year , New You

What are your favorite reality tv shows?  Don’t say you don’t have one either. I won’t judge you.  People tell me all the time we could be a reality tv show, or a lifetime movie.  I am beginning to think that maybe they are right. We have been on a journey and it has made … More We Are Reality TV

Before you tell me that sheep had to die for my UGG boots.  I should also tell you that a cow died for my steak that I had for dinner last night. Now that I have that out of the way.  I want to share my experience with my UGG boots. If you are blog follower … More My Boots Were Made For Walking

  This Christmas we experienced a few miracles.  Harrison actually was awake before Sydney at 5:00 am.  I told him to eat a candy cane,  open one present and go back to bed.  He just laughed at me.  That lasted for about thirty minutes and then Sydney was awake. I think she forgot it was … More O Happy Day

We all know that the true meaning of the season is the birth of Christ.  It is a time to come together despite differences and fellowship as a family.  This year Christmas came early for us. My kids have a few things under the tree but we are celebrating so much more. As you prepare … More Tips For A Successful Family Christmas

One of the misconceptions that some people have is that they think that Sydney can’t hear.  Yes, she has autism and epilepsy but she is not deaf.  We had her hearing tested twice and she passed with flying colors both times. Even when Sydney was nonverbal I always treated her as if she understood what … More Sydney Can Hear You

I had three accomplices with me on this mission. I will not reveal their names to protect their privacy. Also, I will not include many images in this blog. So I need you to visualize the story as you are reading it. I think you will enjoy it more this way. I love seeing  life … More Corkscrew Disaster

I was walking around Walgreens waiting for my prescriptions. The aisles were busy and I was thinking if it is this busy in Walgreens, there is no way I am doing any shopping this week. So I started to think  what if Walgreens was the only store open and I had to do my Christmas … More Christmas Shopping At Walgreens

Being a parent is a full-time job.  Being a parent of a special needs child requires overtime.  Like I have said before I was never in denial about her diagnosis. I was just overwhelmed and protective about who I shared our journey with.  Now that I am blogging and sharing my soul it is easier. … More I Hate To Admit This