Today, my post is dedicated to my son Tristan. In celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, I created something on this blog for him to enjoy. I think perhaps only he will understand and experience the true joy of this post. Thanks Dieselducy! Tristan, I hope you enjoy this post! Perhaps there are a few … Read more
I am a food lover and part of the fun of food is to pick it up with your hands and shove it into your mouth. This works for some foods, but not all. My son Tristan always prefers his fingers over his fork or spoon, and when he was younger it was difficult for … Read more
Autism is very near and dear to my heart. Some of you already know my five year old son Tristan was given the diagnosis of PDD-NOS right after his third birthday. Even before the autism diagnosis we went through many hurdles medically and physically. My son’s diagnosis does not define him or who he is as … Read more
When I heard Amee planned to dedicate a series of posts to autism awareness throughout the month of April, I thought it was a great idea. In America, April is National Autism Awareness Month, and April 2nd is designated as World Autism Awareness Day. With the apparent increase of this condition in America to a … Read more
A few weeks ago I was on this awesome sight called Pinterest, of which you likely have already heard about unless you live under a shamrock. I happened to see a “pin” from Having Fun At Home. The mother on the blog used a mixture of shaving cream and food coloring as paint for her … Read more
I am not a confrontational person by nature, but today a guy is lucky to be left standing. My son Tristan who has autism is noise sensitive, and he cannot tolerate the cries of his new baby sister Ayla. Anytime she makes a sound, he has a complete meltdown. He has a sensory overload with many sounds, … Read more
A couple of nights ago before dinner, my five year old son Tristan asked me to read a Bob Book from his ABA therapy box. I was tired and in a hurry, but sat down on our tan cushioned folding chair in the therapy room, and I told him to read the book to me instead. … Read more
Do you ever bite off more than you can chew? I tend to do this a lot in my life. I guess I am a glutton for punishment. I pride myself on being an individual who can do it all and without help. This is a downfall of mine at times, but I love the … Read more
Cosleeping is a perfect option for a mother who wants to keep their new baby close to them. I coslept with my two older children until they were nearly a year old. Even now they often end up in our bed at some point during the night. I currently cosleep with my new born baby girl, but before her … Read more
Do you ever have days as a parent where around every corner is another mess to greet you? Does even a simple meal at the dinner table turn into a battle of wills? Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever done, but it is also the most difficult. One aspect of parenting … Read more