Patience, Love, and Hope with a Side of Autism and Fishies
Life Lessons & Adventures Raising Children on the Autism Spectrum
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
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
Mother's Day will forever be a bittersweet day for me; I yearn for my mother to be by my side. It's one of life's real cruelties to lose a mother, especially at a young age, because a mother's love is one that can never be replicated. It's one of a kind. The bond my mother … Continue reading To My Boys on Mother’s Day
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
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
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
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
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
This post is dedicated to all of the amazing grandparents helping to raise their grandchildren...we, parents, could seriously not do it without y'all. I was always very apprehensive when planning a future that included children. I knew I was very career-driven and would not be able to stay home with my children on the daily. … Continue reading Thankful
Patience, Love, and Hope with a Side of Autism and Fishies 