Freeze Frame

I wish I could freeze time. Right now. Just freeze it as it stands—regardless of all the chaos that is enveloping our world at the moment—because Nico is having an amazing summer. I don’t think I have ever felt this at ease with my son in the five and a half years since his diagnosis. … Continue reading Freeze Frame →

A Mother’s Love

I don’t think there is any stronger love than that of a mother’s. There is not anything I wouldn’t do for Nico to make his life easier, less of a struggle, more fulfilled, or more neurotypical. I have made ultimate sacrifices for him that have truly tested my faith, patience, and resolve, but I literally … Continue reading A Mother’s Love →

The Great Regression

I knew this wasn't going to be easy. The goal was to take it day by day. It was not supposed to be this long. This was not supposed to be the new normal. March was just supposed to bring with it an extended Spring Break and then back to school he would go. The … Continue reading The Great Regression →

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 →

My Promise to My Boys

As I sit here, elevating these loaves of bread I have been calling feet for the last week, I am utterly consumed with a wave of emotions. I am going in for a C-section to welcome our second son into the world and just saying that out loud is still surreal for me. This monumental … Continue reading My Promise to My Boys →