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Florence is the solo parent of a very smart, creative, fun and energetic child. He just happens to have autism and pervasive developmental delays. She aspires to balance faith, parenting, working full time outside the home, journeying towards financial freedom and whatever else life brings in one of the most expensive states in the US. She writes every now and then to keep what little sanity she has left.

Special Exposure Wednesday: A Flock Of His Own

Written on July 19, 2011 by Florence

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The boy has his own flock, at least, the cuddly kind. It is also the only one where lions, dogs, pigs and seahorses live and sleep together, 😉 Oh, if you’re wondering what happened to lion’s hair, go here. Share what’s going on in your world. Please spread the comment love around. <a href=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/category/special-exposure-wednesday/”><img title=”specialexposurewednesday”…

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Special Exposure Wednesday: Hair Cut

Written on June 28, 2011 by Florence

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“Mama, I did! Haircut!” is not something you want to hear your scissor happy seven year old say. Alas, I was too late. <a href=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/category/special-exposure-wednesday/”><img title=”specialexposurewednesday” src=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/specialexposurewednesday.jpg” alt=”special needs wordless wednesday” width=”286″ height=”255″ /></a> Share what you managed to capture. Please spread the comment love around.

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A Prayer For Memorial Day

Written on May 27, 2011 by Florence

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As we prepare to celebrate Memorial Day Holiday in the US, I thought it’s fitting to take a moment to pray for our Armed Forces. While I realize that not everyone who reads the posts on this site might share my beliefs, I hope nobody would find this prayer offensive. Furthermore, I hope everyone, in…

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Special Exposure Wednesday: Sun And Sand

Written on May 24, 2011 by Florence

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Give the boy a little sun, soil and water (and a mom who left him alone in the patio for five minutes) and this is what you get: Grab the button and share what’s happening in your world. Don’t forget to spread the comment love around. <a href=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/category/special-exposure-wednesday/”><img title=”specialexposurewednesday” src=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/specialexposurewednesday.jpg” alt=”special needs wordless wednesday” width=”286″…

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Special Exposure Wednesday: Special Dinner

Written on April 26, 2011 by Florence

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The boy prepared “dinner” for doggy and seahorse. Would you care to join them? 🙂 Grab the Special Exposure Wednesday button and share what’s going on in your world! <a href=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/category/special-exposure-wednesday/”><img title=”specialexposurewednesday” src=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/specialexposurewednesday.jpg” alt=”special needs wordless wednesday” width=”286″ height=”255″ /></a>

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Remembering An Inspiration

Written on April 1, 2011 by Florence

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Today is the start of Autism Awareness Month so I thought it is fitting to see this inspirational young man. Many of you may have seen this video of Eric Duquette before but I think it is worth watching again (and again and again) especially when the pressures and demands of parenting a special needs…

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Special Exposure Wednesday: Drink Up!

Written on March 29, 2011 by Florence

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The best way to enjoy a drink? Tap your fingers to it, 😉 Grab the Special Exposure Wednesday button for your post! <a href=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/category/special-exposure-wednesday/”><img title=”specialexposurewednesday” src=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/specialexposurewednesday.jpg” alt=”special needs wordless wednesday” width=”286″ height=”255″ /></a> Share what you’ve been up to. Please leave a comment after linking and spread the comment love around.

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Special Exposure Wednesday: Band-aid?

Written on March 2, 2011 by Florence

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“Mama, doggie got ouchie”, said the boy. “I get band-aid”, he said. (In this case, scotch tape, 😉 ) “There, all better”. 🙂 Got something to share? Grab the Special Exposure Wednesday button and link up! Please don’t forget to leave some comment love. <a href=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/category/special-exposure-wednesday/”><img title=”specialexposurewednesday” src=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/specialexposurewednesday.jpg” alt=”special needs wordless wednesday” width=”286″ height=”255″ /></a>

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Special Exposure Wednesday: Football (or not)!

Written on February 9, 2011 by Florence

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We’re not big on football around here. The only nod it got from us was the jersey, albeit the wrong team, and the chicken nuggets (of course!) Got something to share? Grab the Special Exposure Wednesday button for your post! Sorry for the late post. Tiff is taking a leave for a while. We’re trying…

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He Has Feelings Too

Written on February 4, 2011 by Florence

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This was originally posted on my blog but I wanted to share it here. I am interested to see how many of you has experienced something similar to this. I am hoping not too many, but sadly, it’s more likely that you have encountered this in one form or another. A few weeks back, my…

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