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 →

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 →

Choosing Your Battles

I remember my Mother "choosing her battles" a lot when I was growing up. Whether it was with my brother, my father, or me, one of us got off the hook with something so she could keep her sanity. She was the quintessential SUPER MOM that always seemed to have it together and made parenting … Continue reading Choosing Your Battles →

Trust and Believe

As I lay here in bed on the eve of my son's first day of Kindergarten, I am surprisingly comforted by the fact that there are hundreds of other parents sending their kids off to Kindergarten tomorrow as well. Parents who are possibly tossing and turning in their beds, withered by anxiety. Parents who are … Continue reading Trust and Believe →