I had a love hate relationship with a Jack in the Box. Yes, I’m talking about the toy. No matter how many times I pushed that creepy thing into the box. I acted surprised when it popped up out of the box staring at me. I don’t know if it was the music, anticipation or … More Life In A Jack In the Box
I don’t have a green thumb, your flowers aren’t safe with me. I tend to be a little extra at times, and I tend to continue to water a dying plant. I’m like Olivia Pope, I’m a fixer and I want to breathe life back into situations that are slowing dying. Picture me watering can … More When Water Is No Longer Needed
Friday I really needed Australia. If Sydney has Australia and it has worked for her. It is time that I give this Australia a try. I was feeling overwhelmed. I was trying to see how I would schedule all of the kids upcoming medical appointments. I was trying to coordinate as many on the same … More Where Is My Australia?
When they see me coming. Do they see me or autism? Do they see Harrison and Sydney’s mom? Do they see a divorced mom? Yes, I think I wear my titles well. But what do they really see when they look at me? What is my true identity? There was a time when I lost … More Identity Theft
I’m at my breaking point. I don’t believe there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. I can’t tie a knot strong enough at the end of my rope. I’m going to have a breakdown and then maybe people will take me seriously. Sometimes you have to act crazy before people will take you … More Fallen Leaves
It wasn’t until I was doing calendar activities with my first graders. That I remembered that October 16th was near. That was the day of love. Better known as my wedding anniversary. As I write this blog today. I am in a better place than I was back in October 2013. At that time, I … More It’s My Anniversary
I can’t believe that Mommy and Daddy drove to visit us in Michigan. I’m not sure that Rob will come around since my family is in town. I think I am moving to Delaware. I am not sure. But I need to clean out this house. Just in case we need to move quickly. Well, … More And The Plot Thickens
The flashing lights, the orange cones and the workers in bright colors. Is a sure sign that construction is near. Six years ago you could block off our house with caution tape and do not enter signs. Things have changed. Everyone hates construction. It makes you take an alternate route. It causes you to wait. … More Under Construction
It was mid September. We had only been in Delaware for three weeks. The kids were doing their best to adjust to new schools. I worried every day that Syd went to school. She wasn’t as verbal as she is now. Her aggression was worse with the move. Harrison’s only wish was to attend catholic … More I Was So Humiliated
It only took seven years. That is not such a long time. Well, now that I think about it seven years seemed liked forever. I’m sure you are wondering what took so long. Well, it took seven years for my kids and I to finally enjoy our summer vacation. For the past seven years. Summer … More Seven Long Years
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