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So today I thought it would be a fun sensory activity for both my boys to play with shaving cream.  But not just play with it.  I put both of them in the dry bathtub, naked, and squirted in over … Continue reading →

First off, happy 4th ya’ll!  I know this is a stressful day for many ASD kiddos and their families… Luckily my Bubs likes fireworks and says “doon, doon” (boom, boom, damn those bilabials!) whenever he sees them! So it’s been … Continue reading →

So yesterday was D Day.  And we got what we were expecting: Official diagnosis: Autism. I’m now amazed at how easy it was to hear.  No, it wasn’t easy to hear, but in the moment it wasn’t DEVESTATING.  It was … Continue reading →

Tomorrow is D Day.  Diagnostic Day.  Diagnosis Day. Let me back up.  Earlier this summer, we found out that we were being referred to our school district/SEDOL (Special Education District Of Lake county) by EI (Early Intervention, state program through … Continue reading →

I broke today. Completely snapped. Curled into a ball on the floor sobbing. I don’t want this.  I DON’T want this.  I don’t WANT this.  I don’t want THIS.  I DON’T WANT THIS!!!!! I don’t want Bubba to have problems sitting … Continue reading →

“I think about the years I spent, just passing through.  I’d like to have the time I’ve lost, and give it back to you.  But you just smile and take my hand, you’ve been there, you understand.  It’s all part … Continue reading →

As we all get older, have you ever looked in the mirror and been surprised at the face looking back at you?  That person, there.  She doesn’t look like me!  At least, not the me I think I look like.  … Continue reading →

What a wonderful morning we had!  Finally some nice weather, so I decided to take both boys for a walk in the double stroller to get myself some exercise.  Monkey (the baby) fell asleep (sort of) on the way back, so I … Continue reading →