He can do it. He can do anything. Anything he wants. Remember when he told me that he wants to drive a car? And I said that maybe we should work on tying his shoelaces? or riding his bike? The shoelaces are still posing a challenge. We will continue to work on it. But the bike riding? … [Read more...]
Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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...]
(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...]
FotoFriday – My little techie
Last night we found Cuyler quietly sitting at the breakfast bar. iPad linked to the laptop via a usb cable. Headphones on.He told us he was getting the music for his movie. He was transferring music from youtube over to the GarageBand app so he could dub in a soundtrack to the movie he is … [Read more...]
Light It Up Blue
Tonight, iconic landmarks around the world will Light It Up Blue to shine a light on autism for Autism Awareness day/World Autism day.I know several fellow ASD parents who don't even acknowledge it. Everyday is autism awareness day in our homes. Here is my quick contribution to Autism … [Read more...]
SO THE WAIT LIST ENDS………
Well some interesting things happened after my last post about waiting for services in the school system and my frustration in what was happening with my 5yr old and his wait for speech therapy. A few days after I wrote my post I received a phone call from the CCRA - this is the company that … [Read more...]
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