We Both Took a Big Step

Was I really going to drop Declan off at an overnight camp leaving his needs for someone else to take care of? Was Declan really ready to break his routine and try something new? Find out here!

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We’re A Different Type of Family

We are not your typical family. Weā€™re a different type of family. But we found a way that works for us. Read more about this, here!

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The Parts of Autism That Only the Family Sees

After hearing a judgmental comment, I realized there are parts of autism in our family that others will never see. Read more about this, here!

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The Rules of Being a Stay at Home Mom

When I decided to become a SAHM, I made a list of rules I was going to follow. As time went on, my rules changed. See how, here!

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Time for a BIG Change!

A fiendish little girl convinced Declan he wanted to ride the big kid rides – and my husband and I were terrified to let him try. Read what happened, here!

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Quote Me – Creativity!

Quote challenge and a story about creativity – check it out!

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This is How It Always Is, by Laurie Frankel Parenting Quotes

While reading the book, This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel, I found myself reflecting on many of the parenting passages. Read them, here!

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Third Child Parenting Style

When Declan was born I had planned to be a more relaxed parent. Was I able to achieve this goal even though Declan had different needs? Find out, here!

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The Elf on the Shelf – Friend or Foe?

We’ve had Arthur, our elf on the shelf, for the past seven years. Read how his presence in our house has changed, here!

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In Defense of Stay-At-Home Moms

Recently I read an article where a woman asked Stay-At-Home Moms what they did all day. At first I got defensive, but changed my mood. Read more about this, here!

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