“Surprise Ride!”
A Surprise ride Have you ever heard of a “Surprise Ride”? Here’s what you do: Moms, put your heads together with Dad (or if necessary,…
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22+ Best Books for Boys
Tuesday is library day this summer. My son is only 5 and is just learning to read but when we enter the library he makes…
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Fourth of July, Big Gatherings, and Autism
Another holiday filled with family, noise, and chaos looms ahead. While it can be fun, for Rachel and her autism it can also be problematic….
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10 Ways I Keep My Summer Sanity
Summer… My kids home all day with me, neighbor children coming and going, slumber parties. My house is overflowing with children during the summer and…
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Cover Up Girl
Summer is here along with all the fun bright patterns and colors, sandals and pedicures … and swimsuits. When our little girls start blossoming, their…
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I Don’t Wanna Give Thanks
I admit it. I have been experiencing a sour attitude the last several days. Why? The long answer is…well, far too long. The short answer…I didn’t get…
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Frustrated Parenting
Do you ever get frustrated or even angry with your kids? Do your kids push your buttons? Do you get overwhelmed by your own emotions?…
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Summer + Autism = ?
My heart pounds. I’m having trouble breathing. My hands and arms are numb. The room spins. Am I having a heart attack? No, although I…
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The “Normal” Step Family
Recently, while in an airport I overheard two women discussing someone they know who is part of a step family. I wasn’t trying to listen,…
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God Sightings
We just finished day 4 of Vacation Bible School here this week. It has been a wonderful and amazing time for all of us. And…
