Is he really taking the skillet? I bought that black cast iron skillet. I need that skillet to make my cornbread for Thanksgiving. If I was ghetto fabulous. I would hit him in the head with this skillet. Remember, classy not trashy. My parents didn’t raise me like that. Okay, Brooke just breathe. He’s really … More An Excerpt From….
When mommy was at my house one day watching the kids. She left something behind. I guess she forgot to tell me. So you can imagine my surprise when I opened the coat closet and found my wedding gown staring back at me. Now I hadn’t seen my gown in about nine years. Mommy brought … More The Wedding Dress
No matter how hard I try. Sydney gets more attention than Harrison. There it is. I said it. So you don’t have to ask me or hint around the subject anymore. I am fully aware of my current situation. Every day I feel guilty that Harrison suffers. Maybe suffers isn’t the best word to use. … More Device Free Day
If you ask any autism parent how their child sleeps at night. The answers will be totally different. Some parents may say that their child sleeps like a baby. Or my child sleeps though the entire night. Then you will get my response. Sydney’s sleep pattern is irregular and painful! Sydney has never been a … More Sleepless in Delaware
Yesterday’s blog was intense. It was difficult for me to read it again. But I am glad that I shared the blog. There was a lot of conversation generated and I had a chance to speak with people individually about advocating. Today I thought I would share one of the latest experiences with Copher’s Community. … More Where’s Sydney?
If you are like me I always take care of everything and everyone else first. I save myself for last. That’s not a bad thing to do. But there comes a time when your mind, body and soul are on empty. You reach a point where you can’t take care of anyone else. Not even … More You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup
We can do this. That is exactly what I was thinking about when we entered the doctor’s office for Sydney’s appointment. Normally, we always go to the hospital for our appointments to see “specialists”. Not today. Today we are going to the eye doctor for the first time like “normal” people. Sydney failed her eye … More I Can See Clearly
The time has come for me to claim what I have lost in the past. … More Where Did She Go?
She wanted me to tell her that everything would be okay. I don’t remember anyone ever telling me that it would be okay. But I guess I should tell her what she wants to hear. That is not fair to her. I need to find out if she believes in God. When I start giving … More I Wish I Could Tell You Everything Will Be Fine
Syd loves her iPad. It was because of the iPad that she learned how to type. Lately, she likes to take pictures and make videos of herself of course. When we were in Baltimore Father’s Day weekend. The iPad began to lock. Apple support said that it was a problem that they were experiencing. I … More Sam, I Need An iPad
A Woman's Work - Brooke Basically Blogging 