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Don't Cry Mom, I'm with You

My husband and I have been trying to engage our son in Cub Scouts for the past two years. Sometimes we think we are making progress, and other times, like today, we ask ourselves What were we thinking? Everyone invo…
Walking away

I used to love to watch Judge Judy yell at the defendants and plaintiffs in her courtroom. It made perfect sense to me. They were usually idiots. Well, that isn't nice. They were people who had been caught up in th…
I Must Be Missing Something!!!!

I know I must be wrong. I know that I must be missing something, but right now, I’m so mad I could spit fire that turns into…hell. I turned to see my Alex crying a silent, non-breathing cry with his mouth in his hand…
An Old Chinese Proverb

There is an old Chinese Proverb about being distraught over not having shoes and then you see the guy with no feet and you feel all better now, right? Well, not really because it still sucks not to have any shoes.…
Or So He Thought

Tricked. Outsmarted. Befuddled …or so he thought.Alex thought he had me convinced that no bad behaviors would ever return, but I’m a mom. I’m his mom! And I’ve learned to read him. I’ve been having to do the “Bob a…
He's not naughty, he's got autism

I have just had the dubious pleasure, or rather the unsolicited challenge, of being offered child rearing tips in a supermarket. I employ the word challenge as said advice was aimed in the direction of Midget 1, and…
School is in Session

Well today was the day for the kids to go back to school. This morning was a rough one. Dakota woke up at 5 AM and tried to wake up the whole house screeching and screaming and wound tight. He didn’t want to get dresse…
A Parents Prayer-First Day of School

Dear Lord,Today I lend my precious child out for the benefits of education, experience, and socialization. His anxiety is heightened along with mine. I ask you to watch over him and give him the confidence to embrac…
I Am That Tiger

There are many times I feel impassioned about Alex’s special needs. Many times I feel a ferocious roar in my throat, feel the hardening of my limbs as they unwillingly move into an unbending stance, preparing to pounc…
Welcome To 1st Grade Alex!

Determination, Observation, Happiness, Compassion, Kindness Determination in all he does shines through, If you watch it will be clear to you, That although some obstacles he works to overcome With a little of your he…