My dad’s 80th birthday party is this Saturday, and 50 family members and friends are convening in Carmel, California for the big event. As many of you know, big family events can be nightmarish with a child with autism–too many people, too much stimulation, and a lot explaining. “Oh, I’m sorry. He has a thing…
Monthly Archives: March 2010
Never is not in our vocabulary
One of my newer co-workers came into my office yesterday and saw pictures of my children. He asked about them, and being the Mom that I am, I went on and on. He’s probably sorry he asked. However, one comment he made really threw me for a loop. He said in reference to Ashley, “It’s…
Special Exposure Wednesday.
Here we are saying goodbye to Summer. The weather is already starting to turn and we are preparing ourselves for the Winter to come but I will remember this season just gone as one of the best ever for our family and one of the healthiest. Got something to share? Why don’t you join in…
Spread the Word to End the Word
I know I’m preaching to the choir here, but I think this campaign rocks. What about you? Have you taken the pledge? Because together we CAN make a difference. So don’t forget to ask your friends and family members to take the pledge too. Remind them the hurt this word causes. Ask them to join…
How do you stop your kids from wigging out?
Sunday night, we went out to dinner with friends. We tried a local hamburger joint we’d never been to before. I was worried about how Max would deal. He does OK in familiar restaurants, but as I’ve mentioned he gets unnerved in new places. We got there. Max tried to run out. We decided to…