Sharing and Oversharing About Our Life with Autism
I have been asked several times since starting this blog if I am worried that I’m sharing too much about Sawyer, or our life as a family. And honestly, sometimes I do worry about that. But the goal of this blog has and will always be to share our experiences as an autism family as a means of encouraging autism awareness and understanding.
Stuff We Love Gets an Overhaul
Like a lot of people, I love spreading the word when I find something that I think is awesome. Whether it’s a great recipe, a new makeup item I can’t live without, a super cute shirt that’s flattering and affordable, or a product that makes life easier for me and my family.
Outgrowing My Lap
Sawyer may be outgrowing my lap, but in my heart he will always be my baby boy.
The Importance of Autism Training for Police Officers
With the rates of autism diagnosis skyrocketing, I feel that autism training should be required for anyone who has to deal with the public, but specially for those in law enforcement.
Hard and Heavy Days
The last few weeks in our house have been hard, y’all. Trigger warning: This post will discuss self harm. I’ve
Rolling Stones
After giving it a lot of thought, I’ve decided to move to Tennessee. Not only will it allow me to be at more of Caitlyn’s events and competitions, it will bring my children back together and give Sawyer more time to spend with his dad.
Autism and Bullying
Yesterday, my son stood up in front of a classroom of his peers and apologized for being alive. As a mother, I cannot find the words to fully explain how it felt to hear my 11-year-old son say those words. It’s heart-shattering and terrifying, and it’s a feeling no parent should ever have to feel.
The End of The World
Most of the time, Sawyer is my easy going happy-go-lucky kid who is full of laughter and hugs. But sometimes he has days like this- days where something as small as losing his pencil can set him off and send him into a downward spiral- and it’s sad, and hard, and ugly.
Thriving
All three of the kids are really thriving this year. I sit back and think about them sometimes, and how each one of my kids is so different but so alike, too, and I feel so proud of them for everything they are and all that they do in their daily lives.
First Day Jitters
Today Sawyer starts his first day of middle school. Most people would probably think “Man, that kid is excited for school to start!” What they don’t know is that he wasn’t excited- he was overly prepared because he was a ball of nerves- worrying about being bullied, getting lost, or the work being too hard.
