Tag Archives: parenting a child with autism

Taking care of me…

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Lobster and steamers for dinner.  A New Englander’s feast.  Sounded divine.  The price had finally come down enough to justify the expense of lobster for 7.  My treat.  My idea. My oh my. That’s how it turned out because before … Continue reading →

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One of those days

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

I texted my husband around 5:00 yesterday afternoon. My text read something like, “It has been a heavy day today.  I’d like to take some time to myself tonight.  When will you be home?” I can only imagine the panic, … Continue reading →

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Friends

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

Editor’s Note: This post is not so happy.  It’s not very chipper, and even those of you who love me most may not be very happy with me at the end of its reading.  It is full of raw, unbridled … Continue reading →

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Just Breathe

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Tonight, after I bathed my beautiful boy, he began to spiral into meltdown.  At first, he cried because the bath had ended and he wasn’t ready for it to, even with our countdown. Then, I think the sheer emotion that … Continue reading →

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Blending up Fear

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

For a week now I have brought my baby to school crying.  They’re his tears, not mine, but on the inside where he can’t see, I’m weeping too, guiltily.  I did this to him. Me. You see, for more than … Continue reading →

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9 Things that make YOU wonderful YOU!

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

1.  Your sweet little voice that not only melts my heart, but melts the hearts of all who come in contact with you.  So soft and tender, your little itty bitty Jonas voice escapes your lips with a deep, breathy … Continue reading →

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