Some of you know that I’m a musician. About 5 years ago I played a show at my old Bible College and I let a few negative comments to get to me. I was totally broken up about it and I just let myself believe that I suck and it’s pointless to play for people.… Continue reading My Feeble Attempt at Not Being Chicken
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Those of you who know me well will be astonished to know that yesterday I was actually considering trying anti-depressants again. Ya, weird hey? It was a miserable day. I was having a pity party, a “why me” kinda day. I know my life isn’t horrible but I feel like I’ve been dealt a lot… Continue reading Blah
My Child is Not My Own.
I have this motto, as a mother I feel like I need a motto, something to focus on as my main purpose for parenting the way I do. My child is not my own. Now that kind of seems like a contradiction in itself but it’s not. They belong to themselves. I think a lot… Continue reading My Child is Not My Own.
GFCF Diet
So we’re on the GFCF diet now. Which means we’re not eating any gluten or casein anymore. Gluten is a protein found in many different kinds of grains including wheat which kinda sucks but whatever. Casein is a protein found in every kind of milk including breast milk as well. So nothing with any bit… Continue reading GFCF Diet
Positively Autistic
K for my blog today I would like you all to take a few minutes and watch this video. I like the attitude in this video a lot. My only thing is that I think as parents of kids with autism we need to do everything we can to enhance their quality of life. I… Continue reading Positively Autistic
Just So Sad
The moment you fall in love with your child you’re completely ruined. Sometimes it happens at conception, for me it happens about a month after they’re born. My heart opens up and suddenly I’m ruined for another person. Not much else matters anymore, only that my child is safe and healthy. I almost think the… Continue reading Just So Sad
The Ball is Rolling
So I got a call from child development this morning. At first it was disheartening, this lady was really confusing. She had me thinking that Silas was in some sort of limbo stage. Her program only deals with children enrolled in pre-school or school and Infant and Child development only deals with Children up to… Continue reading The Ball is Rolling
Funny Little Ikey
Ikey is a funny little boy. He tromps around the house he like he owns the place and knows everything. So busy, you put him down and he doesn’t take a moment to stand still…gotta go. His most favorite thing in the world right now is standing at the bathroom sink with a little bit… Continue reading Funny Little Ikey
Meat Fingers
One thing I’m finding as I observe Silas is that he has these moments of total clarity. Yesterday he had almost an entire DAY of clarity. I couldn’t believe all the words coming from his mouth. A lot of it was still echoing but he was making up a lot of his own stuff too. … Continue reading Meat Fingers
Blessed.
Silas climbs onto my lap as I’m sitting on the couch, gives me his sparkly eyed smile and begins to bounce, so hard that it’s beginning to hurt. I shift so his bony bum begins hitting the couch and not my poor thighs. His face is so happy so I try to not be annoyed… Continue reading Blessed.
Relaxing Weekend
What a relaxing weekend. We arrived at about 9pm the first day and were very very impressed at how our chalet looked. You’ll see photos below. It’s really beautiful there. The next morning we decided to have breakfast on the deck, I was blabbing on and on about something between mouthfuls of eggs, sausage and… Continue reading Relaxing Weekend
Today I’m Excited.
It’s funny, ever since Silas was born we kinda poked fun at him. He just seemed different and we came up with nicknames for him like “special boy”. Which I know can be offensive but..he was just different. Sometimes as he’d be sitting there spinning something I’d call him my little autistic boy. I had… Continue reading Today I’m Excited.
Here We Go Silas
First off, thanks everyone for all the support. It’s been shocking to see how loving everyone is being towards our family. SO many thoughts going through my mind today. Wondering what my future looks like. What things am I going to have to do that are completely out of my character?? I know for Silas… Continue reading Here We Go Silas
Dr. Appointment Today
Autism…autism?? The A word?? The doctor made me say it a couple of times to get used to it…she showed me where the tissues were and made sure I was going to have a good cry when I get home. Made sure I would be ok and that Brent will be ok. He pointed out… Continue reading Dr. Appointment Today
New Books!!
So I got my first book that I ordered. I went on a slight Amazon spree…who can say no to Amazon though? You get books for so cheap!! I ordered Raising Your Spirited Child, The Out Of Sync Child, The Out of Sync Child Has Fun, the workbook to go along with Spirited Child (I… Continue reading New Books!!