It’s just been too nice here this winter. The sunniest winter I’ve seen since moving here. I’m so relieved. It’s definitely helped the mood. Recently I realized that I could take the boys for a walk, without any tantrums if I stuck Isaac in the MEC backpack (which, I might add, is the most comfortable… Continue reading Beeaauutiifuul Day
Tag: high functioning autism
What Our Tantrums Are Like
Oh my, Silas just tantrumed forrrrr….30 minutes. Yup…30. I didn’t sustain any injuries but that’s partly because I locked Isaac and I in the bathroom. Then, dodging Silas, I ran and locked us in Isaac’s bedroom, holding the door closed with my feet so I could safely get clothes on Isaac and get him into… Continue reading What Our Tantrums Are Like
The Diagnosis Blues
The love I have for my children is the most vulnerable and scary love in the whole world. You put your heart out as far as it can go, almost naively, without knowing how easily broken it is. I think every mother’s heart gets broken. Some get broken more, some less. This most beautiful… Continue reading The Diagnosis Blues
Temple Grandin
I’ve just discovered the wonder that is Temple Grandin and I think everyone needs to watch this documentary on her. She is an adult with autism that used to be severely autistic but she has come out of it a lot. She gives us a lot of insight into an autistic mind and it really… Continue reading Temple Grandin
Money Money Money Money….MONEY
The title is supposed to be sung that that song. Anyway… My mind is buzzing with all these ideas for raising money for Silas. A Gala? A church event? Selling things on my blog?? Begging? The government is going to give us 20 grand which we will only be able to spend on ABA therapy,… Continue reading Money Money Money Money….MONEY
My Ball of Sunshine
So, final day of testing. It was the most fun day too! Silas loved it and he did not want to leave…at all. The psychologist and him just played together. Silas had him laughing so hard too, it was pretty cute. You can tell this guy just loves kids. At the end of the appointment… Continue reading My Ball of Sunshine
Cough Cough Cough
So, almost done Silas’ diagnosis. The psychologist told me he’s certain Silas has autism, he’s just got to figure out the severity and which type it is. More things were pointed out to me that I didn’t realize about Silas. Today I am excited. I’m excited to start therapy. I’m feeling able to make phone… Continue reading Cough Cough Cough
Wooot Canucks!
I love my Realtor. He just called us up today and gave us Canucks tix for tonight. Maybe we’ll see their first win since…like 800 years ago, who knows. So tomorrow Silas spends two hours with a speech therapist who is part of the diagnosis. I dunno what she’ll do with him exactly but she… Continue reading Wooot Canucks!
Shucks…
Well, another lesson learned in not getting your hopes up too high. Silas’ back is covered in hives from his peanut allergy test. His allergy is worse than it was a year and a bit ago. I guess we’re just really really good at keeping him safe. The doc said to not come back for… Continue reading Shucks…
More ABC’s
Silas is passed out on the couch right now, I’m not sure whether to move him to his bed or not. He’s all nestled in there and he looks so peaceful. I’ll move him in a bit I think. I just wanna crawl in and snuggle him. So yesterday Isaac was preoccupied with with CD… Continue reading More ABC’s
I’ll have a new brain please…and a side of sanity…
After a rough morning I wondered weather or not I should write what happened here or just journal it. This isn’t the easiest thing to write but this blog is about being authentic and about saying things that most people are to scared or embarrassed to say so people don’t feel alone. It’s been a… Continue reading I’ll have a new brain please…and a side of sanity…
Private Practice Scores a Big, Fat ZERO
Anyone watch Private Practice last night? If you did, you’ll know why I feel rather insulted by it. If not, let me catch you up on what happened. The show was about a mother of three sons. Her eldest has autism and the other two kids are typical. They’ve just returned from Europe where her… Continue reading Private Practice Scores a Big, Fat ZERO
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
My Heart
I’m becoming increasingly aware that this autism is effecting me in a very negative way. Ya my attitude is great, I see attitude as a choice, no one is slave to their attitudes. It’s just my heart, my spirit, something. Something is missing. I’ve just felt like I’ve been carrying around this weight with me… Continue reading My Heart