Category: Christmas

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We Survived!

Autism, Birthday, Christmas 40

No matter how much we plan ahead, the last week of December is always a whirlwind for us. Read about it, here!

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It Never Fails

Autism, Christmas, Santa 26

Every year Declan realizes he forgot to ask Santa for something and leaves a NEW list. This year was a doozy! Check it out, here!

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Feeling the Excitement

Autism, Christmas, Elf on the Shelf 35

The elf bags are hung from the chimney with care in hopes that our returning friends soon will be here. Read more, here!

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Giving Thanks in 2020

Autism, Christmas, COVID-19, Masks, Online Learning, Thanksgiving 49

It is time to give thanks – even in 2020! I have a lot to celebrate. Read about it, here!

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So Much to Celebrate!

Autism, Bobby, Christmas, High Functioning Autism, Parent, Social Interaction, Social Skills, Special Interests 23

Birthdays and Christmas and New Years, oh my! Itā€™s time to take a deep breath after so much celebration!

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The Ever Changing Christmas

Autism, Bobby, Christmas, Church, Elf on the Shelf, High Functioning Autism, Parent, parenting, Restricted Interests 28

While preparing a Christmas gift for Catelyn, I realized how our Christmas has changed throughout the years. Read more, here!

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Guess Whoā€™s Backā€¦ Back Againā€¦

Autism, Christmas, Elf on the Shelf, Special Interests 16

This Eminem song has been stuck in my head ever since a favorite holiday tradition of Declanā€™s returned. Read more, here!

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Back on Track

Autism, Christmas, schedule, School 17

After a fun holiday season filled with celebration, it is time to go back to school – MUCH to Declan’s dismay. Read more about this, here!

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Enjoying the Magic of Christmas

Autism, Christmas, Parent, School 21

I volunteered in Declan’s classroom today and felt the magic of Christmas. Read more about it, here!

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My Little Honey Badger

Autism, Christmas, Fun, Parent, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking 6

Decorating the tree this year for Christmas I came across an old ornament that reminded me of when Declan was a baby. Read more about the ornament and what I have learned through the years, here!

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