I can't find the appropriate picture for this blog so here's me in a kilt for no reason. Yesterday in the city I saw something that got me thinking. This one’s for the ladies: does it bother you if/when a stranger rubs your belly when you’re pregnant? I was on a patio having a coffee, and by … [Read more...]
Normal
I'm not one to get caught up in semantics. It doesn't offend me if someone says Cuyler is autistic as opposed to saying he has autism. That's the PC way to say it but I've never really been much into PC.A lot of people who have kids on the spectrum refer to kids not on the spectrum as NT … [Read more...]
Why so sad?
We are coming off an amazing March break. It was great for everyone. Things have just been...really good. I feel as though, lately I've gotten to a really good place as far as raising a child with autism. Raising a special needs child.I remember how numb each of those terms … [Read more...]
Functionality
Last week I took Cuy to an osteopath and as we were talking during the initial consult, he asked me a question I feel like I've been asked a lot lately. It doesn't bother me at all, it's just a tough one to answer."Is he high functioning?" I say he's high functioning...however...It's a … [Read more...]
The Lows
I've been wanting/trying to write this post for awhile now but just couldn't do it. Or didn't want to. Could be part of denial and just not wanting to face what is right in front of me...but there it is.Autism. Everyday. I like to think that we can live our life like … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – a great day and an awkward family photo
Saturday was a great day.I didn't even care that the forecast called for heavy rain and possible thunderstorms.We walked down to the local farmers market first thing in the morning. Sean went ahead of us in the van in case the rain started early. When my mom, sister and I got there I saw … [Read more...]
Weekend Update
We met yet another milestone this morning. This is a GOOD one.It's the one where all my kids are in swimming lessons and I don't have to squeeze into last years bathing suit that doesn't fit me this year go into the water with any of them!!*Cuyler was waiting for the guard to blow the whistle … [Read more...]