Cuyler: "Mom, how old do you have to be to drive a car with autism?" Me: Cars don't have autism. People do, silly!! Cuyler (not appreciating my humour): "NO! How old when you have autism can you drive a car?" Me: Ohhh. Hmmm. I don't know. I don't think a lot of people with autism … [Read more...]
Putting his foot down
I took the kids back to school shopping Tuesday because we had no plans and I knew if we stayed home they would do nothing but taunt, tease and drive each other crazy. I bought them some essentials - tunics and leggings for Eva, pants and a much sought after Kermit tshirt for Cuyler. Then on to … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Date Night
Cuyler has had the same support worker at summer camp for the past two years and he has grown quite close to her. Last week he asked her to take him to the musical theatre camp's production. She said yes. I told her that I would pay her with my respite money because she was taking him on her own … [Read more...]
CHANTEL PLUS 8 AT CANADA’S WONDERLAND!
Every year we get Seasons Passes for Canada's Wonderland. This year was no exception only we were a bit late in getting them - we waited until today which was fine, because really this month has been a whirl wind of activity between auditions, the movie shoot, competitive acrobatics, ball … [Read more...]
MY NEW HERO
If anyone had told me a few years back that my now almost 13 year old son would be in the place he is today I seriously would have laughed in their face and probably told them where to go. In no way shape or form did I ever think he would be able to overcome so many of the issues that plagued … [Read more...]
(not) Home Alone
A couple of weeks ago all three kids went for a sleepover at Sean's parents house. I woke up the next morning and came downstairs to see Sean sitting at the kitchen table sipping on a coffee, going through his twitter on his tablet. I made myself a coffee and sat down. And drank it. HOT. I had … [Read more...]
The Amazing Cuyler
Yesterday morning I woke up at 5:15am. Completely unheard of from me. I am in no way, shape or form a morning person.I woke up yesterday nervous. Nervous about what the day had in store for us. Just as I had been last year.It was the annual talent show at the kids school. If you haven't had the … [Read more...]
TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS – when special needs affect a marriage
Twelve years ago when my oldest son was barely a few days old and lying in the hospitals incubator I knew he was different. I don't know how, but I just did. For years no one would believe me. Doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists and well meaning friends would tell me "don't … [Read more...]
Weather Update
When I wrote this post I really thought that we might be turning a corner. I was wrong. I think he is actually worse with the weather now. Maybe worse than ever.He's ok at school, but at home - every waking minute of his day is consumed with whether or not there are clouds, if it will … [Read more...]
THE SIBLING BOND
It isn't always easy being the oldest child and having siblings who have a disability. For my oldest child there has always been a slight burden on her to watch out for her brother who lives daily with aspergers and a mood disorder. It isn't always fair but it is the reality. Being … [Read more...]
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