I think it’s a cult, it has to be. Why else would you want to go back and experience that kind of pain, and torture with a group of people you just met. Cult might have been the wrong word to use but it got your attention. CrossFit is a community and I’m glad I … More From The Couch to CrossFit

Yesterday was a better day for me, and my strength is coming back. I took advantage of resting and the kids reminded me that we missed family meeting this week. I decided to have a quick meeting with them and actually let them run the meeting this time. Syd read her social story to prepare … More Holy Water and Hanukkah Pajamas

Losing seven pounds might be the only good thing that happened to me this week. Having the stomach flu was not my ideal way to accomplish that task. Single mama’s are the bomb. We wear our capes and handle our business and everything that needs to get done. We don’t have time to ask questions, … More Mama’s Down and Syd’s Eating Jello with Chopsticks

Halloween 2018 was eventful just like our daily life. The stomach flu hit me really hard and there was no way I could take the kids trick or treating. I admit I thought of ways to bribe them and pretend like it wasn’t Halloween, but that wasn’t happening. Sydney was already excited when she got … More Dead Scarecrows and Halloween Candy

Just because I’m a Christian doesn’t mean I don’t sin. I’m human and I like to drink wine, dance and occasionally drop the F bomb. Yes, I love the Lord! My friends will ask me for a scripture reference or to say a prayer for them and I think that is an area of my … More Yes, I Said Badass and Jesus In The Same Sentence

I have to believe that if it were your child you would be doing exactly what I’m doing. You would ask questions, advocate and learn as much as you can. It wasn’t a seizure, a meltdown, or sensory overload that almost broke me. It didn’t have anything to do with Sydney, but it had everything … More Yesterday Autism Almost Broke Me

I know I’m not the only one to have a day from hell. I don’t mean I was just having my hot flashes either. What happens when your day from hell turns into a week, a month or a year? Part of it was my fault. I gave the people I love too much control … More The Day From Hell

I love my friends. I get on their nerves and they tell me when that happens. My friends keep me grounded and humbled. Lately, my friends have made me laugh when I felt like crying. I’m not sure I will ever be able to repay my friends for the support they have given me. On … More I Thought We Were Friends

Before I grab my red wine, popcorn and favorite pajamas, I need to gather my gladiators. That’s what Olivia would do, sometimes wearing a stylish coat. I’m a fixer! I fix things. When I can’t, I get anxious. Some of my circumstances have shown me that I don’t have the power to be the fixer. … More Where Are My Gladiators?

My second graders love my Do Not Disturb Tiara. I use it during my DI small group time. Thanks to Sydney I can switch up the tiaras each day. When you are a teacher working with a small group. The chances of being interrupted are 💯%. My students know the routine for bathroom breaks, so … More Do Not Disturb