Month: July 2009

The Man I Married

I don’t talk much about my husband, I don’t know why…I guess he’s not around when all the stay at home mommy action happens.  I need to tell you about him for once. Meet Brent… Brent first attracted me because he was one of those people who looked you in the eye when you talked… Continue reading The Man I Married

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Day One!

So today is day one of the 4 week no computer challenge!!  I’m obviously not actually typing this on the computer on this day, I’ve pre-done a bunch of posts for you and I have some FABULOUS people lined up to write some blogs for you so keep coming back!!  Don’t stay away on my… Continue reading Day One!

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So Long, Farewell!!

This isn’t the last you’ll hear of me in 4 weeks, but it’s the last I’ll hear from you.  I’m excited about this and horrified at the same time.  But so excited to see what comes out of me when I’m not distracted by the computer.  I hope I don’t go NUTS! Ok has anyone… Continue reading So Long, Farewell!!

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The Pain

When it comes to the despair surrounding the news of Silas’ autism, I pretty much can say I’m doing WAY better.  I’ve embraced the autism, I think it’s fun and exciting and interesting, I don’t cry at the thought of it anymore….well…not often.  I feel pretty good about it in a lot of ways especially… Continue reading The Pain

Road Trip!!

Happy Monday everyone!! I had a delicious weekend.  My sister Jill, who hasn’t lived in the same time zone as me for TWELVE YEARS, has finally come back to us and now only lives four hours away!!  This weekend was her house warming party so Jennie took one of her kids and Juliet, Isaac and… Continue reading Road Trip!!

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Autism can be SO COOL!

I’m sure all of you know by now that Silas is obsessed with letters and numbers.  Last month I realized that he could actually sound words out that he didn’t know.  I couldn’t believe it when he read me his first book, just unreal. It’s so nice because now I don’t have to spell EVERYTHING… Continue reading Autism can be SO COOL!

Vlog # 3 – A rant on violence

gosh the face of me that it captured is AWESOME One thing I didn’t mention is that I really think kids aren’t able to properly process things like violence.  I just dunno if their little minds are able to properly grasp it and cope with it. Anyway, happy Thursday.  Discuss this in the comments plz… Continue reading Vlog # 3 – A rant on violence

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We’re in the Money!!

Okay so we were just approved by the CRA for tax credits retroactive to 2005 :).  When you have a special needs child here you get a $1500 tax credit each year plus your child tax benefits that you recieve every month go up a bit as well.  Because that’s retroactive, we’re about to get… Continue reading We’re in the Money!!

Morning snuggles

One of my very favorite times of the day is when I call Silas into my room to have morning snuggles with me.  He’s so bright and cheery in the morning. I love calling his name and hearing his little feet run to his door and open it and he’ll say “cuddle mommy?” and I… Continue reading Morning snuggles

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Good Days and Bad Days

Autism is a funny thing.  One day things are just fine, they’re happy and learning and fun.  The next day can be totally different, you’re considering finding an medevil blacksmith for some body armour and then calling up a priest to perform and exorcism. It’s funny, since I’ve been twittering I’ve found this network of… Continue reading Good Days and Bad Days

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Siblings of Autism

One thing about this autism thing that truly breaks my heart is Ikey.  I can’t help but wonder if he’ll live his life thinking he’s getting the short end of the stick.  I mean, Silas gets to hang out with all these cool people 4 days a week.  He’ll soon also be hanging out with… Continue reading Siblings of Autism