Autism As A Whole

Something I have to forgive myself for: I think of all the things I need to forgive myself for, and there are many, so I will start my list and see where it goes. To start I think I need to forgive myself for allowing my past to dictate my future. While this may seem confusing, it is something that I have accomplished...

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I love photography, if you can't tell and so I have joined a few hops that want to see different types of photographs. I really enjoy B&W pictures and this one turned out very nice. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. This is my two boys on a hot day. We went for a hike and found this amazing...

This was a black and white photo that I added color too. I really enjoyed playing around to create it. Feel free to join in on the fun . Let's get a hopping!...

Macro Monday Blog Hop - This one is right up my alley as I love taking pictures. I found this blog hop on Ramblings and Photos. Feel free to join me!!! Hop al...

Something I love about myself: This is much harder than I thought it would be because it is easier to see the negative. It stands out more, and unfortunately, everyone focuses on it. I guess I love the fact that I am so outgoing. I can have a conversation with someone very easily. I think sometimes I look forward to going...

Anybody else lost their identity since motherhood? I am a mom, first and foremost but I am so much more as well. I need some help because my name has now disappeared and become Krystal, Jocelyn, Jacob and Charlie's mom!  I think by the time I have wandered into the years of freedom again not only will I not...

So, I decided to join another blog hop. I have posted the link so you can feel free to join along. I really like the thoughts on this one and feel it is a great way to get to know fellow bloggers and moms like myself. Day 1-Something I hate about myself: I too agree with the statement that hate is a strong word so I choose...

Image by Frozen in Time Photographers via FlickrLast night I sat in my house with no children. I know, amazing right? I sat here all night pondering on what to do with my time. Wondering how other Moms deal with this situation. Where has my life gone? Why is it that we want alone time but once we get it we spend our time...

TSo, We did it!!  We survived the whole day and I am alive, with hair!!! Charlie really tried to sit at the table tonight to eat but well, that did not work. So I had him sit away from the other children,but with me!! He loved the sweet potatoes and stuffing. He only ate a little turkey. It was a big step though....

I was thinking today about what I could possibly write about when I recalled a conversation I had with another blogger about our children. I figured this subject would appease her and I am sure I can also converse about it. This is a first for me doing Blog Hops but I figured it could be fun. Let me give it a shot. I...

Just pivot, I said to myself today as I was reading my daughter's report card. I am sure I have mentioned how hard it is to sit down with her and do homework. My youngest is breathing down my neck and screaming every time I try to offer her some help. Eventually I am told by my daughter to forget it cause she can't hear...

Welcome to my day. I shall invite you in but with fair warning that you might want to run the other way. You see this morning I was trying to get Charlie ready for school and he was not cooperating. He said me do school at home. I told him that wasn't an option today and he had to get dressed. He then said his belly hurt...

I have needed to vent about this for a few days, but every time I sit down at my computer to write I find myself having second thoughts about sharing. I think my fear is that if I come across as a normal mother who loses their patience sometimes, my super hero label will disappear. I guess I just always feel the need to...

I tend to wonder why our children seem to think that we are superior beings because we bear the name "Mom". It would be easy if we would grow arms and eyes and have superhero powers when we have children, but that is not the case. However, our children believe that we are capable of anything. The definition of motherhood is...

This is my son at his first session of horse therapy. If it wasn't so expensive and insurance companies would cover this, I would have him there twice a week. It has been a truly wonderful experience. He is at peace with the horses, happy and enjoys it, probably because he doesn't realize how good it is for him. If...

My sister bought a book. Not just any old book, but a book that was recommended by her son's school. Honestly, I am not too thrilled with the schools, so I really can't be sure how much I trust their suggestions on anything let alone parenting. But, I figure what can I lose, I will take the trip with her and attempt to...

I am sure every parent has had moments they wish their child had a mute button. This could be for many reasons. Maybe you have a child like my sister's who will tell anyone near him how you need to buy raid because you have cockroaches all over your house. Perhaps more of the curious one who ponders over things in her...

This was amazing and definitely prompted a smile, and a chuckle. I hope you enjoy it as well. via Laughing Through TearsYou may have noticed that in my previous blog posts I often refer to a place called  Spectrumville. It's really more of a state of mind than an actual location, and refers to both...

I was in Walmart about a year ago with all four of my children. We had finished our shopping and were now waiting at checkout. My youngest was having a really hard time and was stimming, this is a repetitive behavior that he does to calm himself down. Well, he started spinning and was flapping his hands and I happened...

Raising children can be very difficult. You learn something new everyday. Four years ago I had my fourth child. I thought, "OK, how hard can this be I have three others, I can do this." Well, I was so wrong. My son is four years old and I honestly feel as if I am raising an alien on another planet. Let me explain, for...

I read a blog today that reminded me of myself so I have decided to re-blog it. This is a first for me so after a lot of tweaking I think it has worked. This is an awesome post..If you are a mom I am sure you can relate to these situations. I know I can, and have had similar experiences. The moments...