You know, not every day does a mother celebrate her child feeling bad. In the world of autism we definitely celebrate odd things. Today Silas broke my heart, made me feel overwhelmingly loved and made me cheer all at once. Silas and I spent the afternoon going store to store trying to get donations for… Continue reading He Felt Bad!
Author: The Informal Matriarch
Freakin Out
So, I didn’t sleep well last night….I couldn’t fall back asleep this morning. Why? Well…I realized last night that Silas’ fundraiser I am doing is in a week. I’m freakin out. But it’ll be okay. We are doing an 80’s tight and bright. My husband’s band is playing, there will be spandex and Aquanet and… Continue reading Freakin Out
Letting the Good be Good
I recently heard a quote by someone I had never heard of. Voltaire. He (I thought he was a she…thanks wikipedia) inspired me so I thought I’d get to know him a bit more. He was a french enlightenment writer, he looks rather nice in this portrait. This is him at 24, no idea why… Continue reading Letting the Good be Good
Lets Play!
Ugh, I don’t feel like I can even see straight today. Trying to drink lots of water, eat healthy and say no to that last glass of Sonoma Zin that I have on my counter. I hate brain fog. I took Silas to the doctor today and then after talking about my son he did… Continue reading Lets Play!
Happy Birthday Canada!!!!
Psychedelic Thursday!
We have some sad sad people in our home today. Brent had his wisdom teeth taken out on Tuesday and he is NOT a happy camper. He’s gone back to sleep right now, poor fella. Isaac is fast asleep on the couch with his eyes wide open. Creep. He just went on a bit of… Continue reading Psychedelic Thursday!
Hello Summer Vacation!
Ahhh…school is out for summer. My schedule just got WIDE open. The children were sent home with all their school stuff that’s awkwardly placed here and there….what are you supposed to DO with it all anyway? Goodness gracious. So now we’re here. Summer vacation. It’s raining out and I’m semi dreading it. At the end… Continue reading Hello Summer Vacation!
Progressing Through Autism: The Dentist
I was so proud of my boys today. It sure seems like I am saying that a lot lately. They did such a good job getting their teeth cleaned at the dentist! Rewind two years ago. I was taking Silas and Isaac to the dentist for the second time. Really, all the dentist did was… Continue reading Progressing Through Autism: The Dentist
What Do You Let Your Kids Watch On TV?
Skunk in the barnyard peeyeewww, somebody farted…it’s YOU This is what I hear my kids and all the neighbourhood kids singing at the very very very top of their lungs. I choose to ignore it. It’s happened, they’ve got to my kids. I am no longer in charge of what they hear or what they… Continue reading What Do You Let Your Kids Watch On TV?
Letting Go
My boys have been all about bikes lately. Bike bike bike bike bike, it’s what they would do all day if they could. Isaac usually goes to the neighbours house and grabs their two wheeler (with training wheels). We only have one helmet and he would use theirs and Silas would cruise around on… Continue reading Letting Go
I Want To Cut Off My Nose
Everyone is outside right now, enjoying the sun (finally!) on the first day of summer. I am inside with a pile of snot-rags beside me. This. sucks. Moms, have you ever noticed…after having babies…that sneezing is a pretty dangerous thing? You kinda have to cross your legs realllly tight and hope for the best. … Continue reading I Want To Cut Off My Nose
Hockey and Fires and Riots OH MY
My forehead itches…my sinuses are burning…my eyes feel hot and watery. Aerius is NOT helping me soar above my allergy symptoms today. Not at all. What a week hey? First we are all excited about the playoffs, then we’re sad cuz the Canucks lose. That sadness was overcome with absolute disgust and horror as we… Continue reading Hockey and Fires and Riots OH MY
Are You Smarter Than My 5 Year Old?
The silver lining of having a son such as Silas is that you get to enjoy having a kid that is WAY beyond smart. A lot of parent think their kids are smart, and I’m sure most of them are. I am in NO way saying that having a super smart brainiac child is ideal,… Continue reading Are You Smarter Than My 5 Year Old?
Growing
It’s not something I necessarily choose to do, it’s just what happens in my head when I’m upset about something. Reason comes knocking on the door and suddenly I’m looking at the situation in a positive light. It might be a coping skill I’ve somehow gained in my years of dealing with the ebb and… Continue reading Growing
Ugly Cry
You know. America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent…..they’re kinda cheesy shows. I don’t know what exactly it is but I think Hasslhoff has something to do with it. I’ll never ever forget seeing him in the lobby of the Best Western in his wifebeater and droopy-drawer sweat pants. Yikes. Anyway. You must now watch this… Continue reading Ugly Cry