The people who diagnose your child with autism have all these tests and forms and things to fill out. They ask you a million question and somehow your answer becomes and number. Then they have a chart to see where your child lands developmentally. Typical, delayed and “retarded”….that’s what the doctor called it. There was… Continue reading The “Non Verbal” Speech Contest Finalist
Author: The Informal Matriarch
Misadventures of My Teenage Self: The Day I (Probably) Saved a Life
This is Post #1 of a new segment I like to call: Misadventures of My Teenage Self. As a teenager, I used to spend a lot of my summers with my dad and my brother in a little town called Clearwater. Just a gorgeous town. I loved the summers there. My brother had some really… Continue reading Misadventures of My Teenage Self: The Day I (Probably) Saved a Life
Top 10 Amazing Things About Our Autism
Long ago, I wrote our Top 11 Hardest Things About Our Autism. Now it’s time for the good part! First I would like you to just soak in the absolute beauty of his gorgeous face. This is more about how his autism relates to me….not him…. He’s so SMART!! It’s so much fun!! I mean… Continue reading Top 10 Amazing Things About Our Autism
My Husband’s Biggest Mistake
This happened a while ago, but I don’t think Brent has every recovered from it. It has dramatically changed our lives. It was my husband’s biggest mistake. If you’re getting here by googling “pantied husband”…this probably isn’t what you were looking for. There’s a lot of you out there. You should like comment… Continue reading My Husband’s Biggest Mistake
An Accolade For Isaac
Firstly, I would like to point out my appearance at the moment, you know, keeping it personal and…stuff. Anyway, it’s come the time to salute my dear son, Isaac in his turning five and in his being amazing and in his extreme cuteness that I will never, ever ,ever get enough of. Isaac is one… Continue reading An Accolade For Isaac
I See The Number 11 EVERYWHERE!!
There’s this weird thing happening to me. It could be completely nothing at all but it’s really getting my attention. The number 11 is following me around. It’s very odd. Lemme clarify something, I’ve never seen any meaning in numerology, I don’t believe horoscopes, I think most psychics are out to get your money and… Continue reading I See The Number 11 EVERYWHERE!!
Isaac’s Birthday Party
Ikey’s birthday went off as promised! Despite that I did, indeed only decorate with four balloons and too much masking tape, the kids were extraordinarily happy and had a blast. I have to hand it off to my sister Jennie for saving my cake. My previous plan for getting Isaac an Angry Birds cake fell… Continue reading Isaac’s Birthday Party
Money Grabbing May, You’re a Jerkface
The month of May seems to want all of our money. There’s been so many things come up. Money money money money!!! A weird extra mortgage payment, ordering school supplies, Ikey’s bday party, etc etc etc etc etc. THEN last night, my darling Cleo had to have her tooth pulled. GRRRRR. I thought she was… Continue reading Money Grabbing May, You’re a Jerkface
Throwing the Perfect Children’s Party
Oh children’s birthday party planning. Finding the perfect venue, sending off carefully prepared hand-made birthday invitations. Working for hours on tying all the bows on the personalized place setting and party favors. Hand made decorations. A gorgeous cake in the theme of the child’s interest, made lovingly by their mother. Carefully making treats and finger… Continue reading Throwing the Perfect Children’s Party
Coping With This Anxiety!
Still struggling with this stupid anxious feeling. I know where it’s coming from. I’ve decided to pull up my big girl panties and, no matter how much it stresses me out, I’m taking control of the things in my life that I’ve ignored. Things I ignore because they cause me to feel so so so… Continue reading Coping With This Anxiety!
Long Weekend Road Trip
Road trips are the best. Especially if you’re going to one of the most calming, quiet, beautiful places. Knowing my siblings were on their way to the same place. If there was a way for us to make enough money…and better elementary schools, I would so be living in British Columbia’s interior. Quiet, vast, serene,… Continue reading Long Weekend Road Trip
Learning to Trust Myself
I’m not the type of person to feel anxious. Although, upon testing, I was told my anxiety levels were severe. I guess I just don’t physically feel it that much but right now I am. It started three days ago and it’s this anxious feeling that comes from my chest. Last night I was laying… Continue reading Learning to Trust Myself
Cleo
I love doggies. Well, I love all animals but I love doggies the most. I have my very own floppy basset hound and I love her so much. She’s our little lovebug and I cannot imagine my life without her. I used to be obsessed with looking at animals on Craigslist, I wanted a dog… Continue reading Cleo
Have a Happy Period? Shut Your Face!
I have the music blaring so I don’t have to hear my boys play fight. I don’t wanna hear the “STOPPP IT”……”giggle giggle giggle”….”STOP STOP”…”hahahahahahahahaha”. I can’t tell when they’re actually mad or what the heck is going on. I need a basement…with padding, sound proofing and a lock. I’m all anxiety ridden right now. … Continue reading Have a Happy Period? Shut Your Face!
This is How I Procrastinate From Folding Laundry!
Aside from the nauseating Jack Johnson music, that totally made me want a baby hummingbird. It almost made me LIKE the Jack Johnson hit, almost. Usually his music more just makes me wanna cut myself. Maybe it’s because I listened to the album on loop for hours at a time playing Puzzle Pirates whilst pregnant… Continue reading This is How I Procrastinate From Folding Laundry!