Laughing and Loving with Autism
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Rob’s anxiety level and how even small things can make that level soar. This week, I decided it was time to sell our van – it’s been ours for 13 years and Rob is having such a hard time with it. At first, he took the For Sale …
I have shared before that when Casey was young, meltdowns were a big part of her life. She started having them at school long before they occurred at home (probably because demands were placed on her at school and home was her “safe” place). While we rarely see those hours-long meltdowns anymore, we do still …
I’m tired. There’s no other way to say it. I’m not sleepy tired – just tired of stuff. Rob had a terrible night Friday and we didn’t sleep much and I think that’s catching up to me. (I’m always okay the day after no sleep, but man, that second day is a killer!) Thank you, …
I told Casey what the title was and she said, “No fanks. Wet!” Rob just looked at me and shook his head, but honestly, he would be the one most likely to dance in the rain with me. He may think I’ve lost my mind, but most days, he could be close to the truth. …
I know it’s an unusual name for a blog and Facebook page, but it fits us. I’ve been asked a few times in the last month why this is what I chose to call our blog. Since I’m not feeling the best today (just a head cold – yuck!) and my head feels foggy, I …
Let me say… I’m always ready for a few minutes of quiet – no long black train, no stomping up the stairs, no music blaring, no long repetitive sequences of words. In the last week, I’ve gotten lots of quiet moments and have been worried to death. Last Sunday, my mom gut told me Rob …
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Autism is nothing if not a way to keep me on my toes. While most days are full of happy surprises (Rob reading out loud – helping with dishes, Casey naming constellations) every day, some days, I get a shock and not so pleasant moments pop up. One of those happened Friday evening. It had …
Every year in August, I take a few days and get away from real life. And every year, I think “why am I doing this?” It’s such an effort to make plans for the kids and so much worry. Sometimes, it seems it would be easier to just stay home. But every autism mom (and …
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