I just left the hospital where my father is having surgery and it never felt so good to breath in the fresh air. Wearing a mask for countless hours (especially with glasses where they fog up every 5 seconds) is no walk in the park. It's constricting and uncomfortable; just downright abnormal for me. God … Continue reading The Struggle is Real…for Everyone
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Teachable Moments
Nico was not able to sit and do any of his schoolwork today. I had a feeling it was going to be a tough day as soon as the first meltdown started ten minutes after he woke up. First the whining began for no reason. Then, he started making weird noises that got louder and … Continue reading Teachable Moments
Social Distancing Silver Linings
I danced with Nico in the kitchen today and as I held him in my arms (yep, he still loves nothing more than to be picked up and held tightly by his mama) and waltzed back and forth with him I couldn't help but cry. I didn't let him see me; he gets very upset … Continue reading Social Distancing Silver Linings
Riding the Wave
I got out of bed at 5:45am today...to bake a cake... I baked this cake because it was either that or have a good old fashioned nervous breakdown.
Celebrations and Reflections
For parents, there is nothing more exhilarating than when your child achieves something monumental or reaches a major milestone in life. Our lives are made on days when our kids come running to us with such great news no matter how old they are. I lived for sharing my achievements with my parents, especially my … Continue reading Celebrations and Reflections
The Power of Friendship
When Nico was diagnosed with Autism, one of my first fears was whether or not he would have friends. I had seen my fair share of children and young adults with Autism as an educator and it broke my heart each time when I would walk into the lunch room and see them eating alone … Continue reading The Power of Friendship
Oil and Water
Oil and water...an idiom I understand all too well. Growing up, my mother would say that my brother and I were like oil and water because we were always fighting. What she didn’t quite get though was that I adored my baby brother; however, he was six years younger than me and of the opposite … Continue reading Oil and Water
Empathy Is Transformational!
Raising a child with Autism requires an immense amount of patience, strength, infinite hope, and an unwavering commitment to spread Autism awareness wherever you go. I have been embodying all of this for quite some time now because I have wanted Nico to know that although his life may be a bit different and sometimes … Continue reading Empathy Is Transformational!
Celebration
We had a stellar day and night tonight! I am on a high! Today was a day where I sat back and marveled at my son and how well he did with every experience he encountered. Autism did not take us down today! I gave my husband the biggest smooch because I am high on … Continue reading Celebration
Reality Check
Today I was shaken by Autism. Nothing extraordinary happened with Nico. He didn't have too rough of a day, but it was enough to ground me back in reality. I think I had been living a bit in my idealistic universe, which I try to live in more and more everyday, but when a day … Continue reading Reality Check
Patience, Love, and Hope with a Side of Autism and Fishies 