I’m writing my goals down, so that this time next year, I can look back at them to see what I was able to achieve over the course of 2022. I’m writing goals and not resolutions because I see goals as more positive. I’m going to split my goals into 4 categories: personal (for me),Continue reading “Goals 2022”
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Christmas 2021
Two years ago, it took my son three days to open his Christmas presents. Since then we have been extra mindful of how many presents we have brought for him, so as to not overwhelm him. This year he did a great job of opening presents and not just his own! He found one ofContinue reading “Christmas 2021”
Autism and Sleep (or lack of it)
The excitement of Christmas, getting on an airplane next week, and going on vacation to see family is all a little too much for my autistic 7 year old. He was so tired on Monday that we slept from 6pm – 6am! I was so happy that he was able to rest and had hopedContinue reading “Autism and Sleep (or lack of it)”
Motherhood self care 2022 Part 1
Self Care = the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress. As mothers, I think in general we are pretty bad at putting ourselves first, whether that be when taking the time to help our children, their extra-curricular or social commitments or buyingContinue reading “Motherhood self care 2022 Part 1”
To clean or not to clean
I feel that I’m always cleaning. Correction, I am always cleaning. If I rank my titles in the order of most used, cleaner would be very close to the top of the list. Here are some of the interesting things I cleaned this week; Boogers on my son’s bedroom wall (disgusting!) A chewed-up pencil thatContinue reading “To clean or not to clean”
Why I’m blogging?
I don’t blog about my life and my autistic sons life for sympathy or pity. I blog about it to open a door into our lives, to help others to understand, to hopefully help educate and to build acceptance for autistic people.
Autism and daily routines
I didn’t really think about how not having the same routine can affect my son until we were in lockdown and everything changed for everyone. Breakfasts could now be brunches, my routine coffee break could now be scheduled for any time as I set up my work station as close to the coffee machine asContinue reading “Autism and daily routines”
Things that I’m thankful for this week
Being held captive in bed in the morning for extra hugs by my autistic son because we are both tired. Being asked for hugs before bed by my neuro-typical son. Being able to pass on positive messages about autism. My husband making me cups of tea in the morning. My crazy dog and all theContinue reading “Things that I’m thankful for this week”
It has been a long week…
It has been a long week for everyone in our house. Both my sons are super-excited about Christmas, but my autistic son is also struggling a little bit with the changes this holiday season brings. On top of that, we are heading abroad to see family for the holiday (we have not seen most ofContinue reading “It has been a long week…”
The Pajama Gang 