Mama made Easter goody bags for the boy’s class, to be given out before spring break. Guess what was in his backpack? Guess the excitement made him forget, 🙂 Apologies for posting late, it’s been hectic around here. Share what you managed to capture. Please spread the comment love around. Thank you.
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It seems like this high pain threshold could be a good thing in some ways, but lately it’s getting a bit scary.
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A little freedom outside + a scissor happy boy = cut flowers: At least, he did clean them up afterwards. Share what you managed to capture this week. Please spread the comment love around. Thank you.
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Written on
April 10, 2012 by
Emily
There has been so much recent talk in the autism community about hate versus acceptance. As in, how can you hate autism and expect acceptance? And if you hate autism, are you at risk of projecting that hatred onto your child, who then comes to believe that you hate him because of his autism? I…
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I am the first to admit that March 7, 2007, was one of the toughest days of my life. I sat, holding the baby that only a week prior was declared “mine” in a court of law, while a neurologist told me my son had a diagnosis that changed his life forever. I felt numb….
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Since April 2nd was “Light It Up Blue“, this was our porch light: I think I’ll keep this for the rest of the month, 🙂 Share what you managed to capture this week. Please spread the comment love around. Thank you.
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This week has been one of those weeks where my emotions have gone from elation to fear to peace—and then back again! It is time for Jack to head to school. In the past, I was determined that the only way he was going to do school was with me by his side (meaning: home…
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Written on
March 28, 2012 by
Emily
Originally posted on my own site (ColoradoMoms.com) I wanted to share this with all of you. The Autism Science Foundation is an amazing organization and is have a unique fundraiser. I’m lucky to be blessed with such amazing doctors that have helped us with our journey into Autism. Dr. Moe from Children’s Hospital in Denver…
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The boy was quiet and serious while playing with his iPod Touch. Maybe I should just enjoy this while it lasts eh? 😉 Share what you managed to capture this week. Please spread the comment love around. Thank you.
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Written on
March 27, 2012 by
Emily
Originally posted over at my own site, ColoradoMoms.com, I wanted to share this book and review with all of you as well. I hope you enjoy this novel as much as I did. I was lucky to get an advance copy of Nan Rossiter’s latest novel, Words Get in the Way. A fiction novel about…
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