This Video Wrecked Me
on Nov 7, 2009 in I am autism autism Apparently people with autism are somewhat offended - however, as a parent of austistic boys - I understand the words - written by the parents of autistic children.It is a nightmare.

Happy Birthday to My Hunny
on Nov 6, 2009 in Birthday The Husband The true measure of a man, I think, is what sort of a Father he is. Does he let you help cook when you are little, so that you feel included? Does he take you to places that are wonderful and magical - when you are about 6?My children are so lucky. T...

Auf Wiedersehen Black Trousers
on Nov 4, 2009 in pregnancy maternity clothes And so it begins. I was getting dressed innocently enough this morning. Underwear, bra, knee highs, t-shirt and then I pull on my pants.Puuuuuuuuuuuuulllllllllllllllll.OMG.My pants don't fit.Now it's not like this event is COMPLETELY unexpected. I kn...

The Next Generation of KISS Fans
on Nov 2, 2009 in KISS rock and roll Lil' Satchmo My oldest boy says to me, as we're loading up to head downtown ATL,"Can we listen to some KISS?"To which I say "Ummm - yes - why?""Because," he says,"I wanna listen to something that rocks."Okay then.Clearly his current social circle likes to ROCK.

Halloweenie
on Nov 2, 2009 in halloween trick or treats Family I have to confess that I bought another blue pumpkin because Martha Stewart made me. She's guilted me like three years in a row now, with their chic and unusual color but by god - NEXT YEAR I am going to just buy one for decoration because they are a...

I Am Not a Teflon Mom
on Oct 30, 2009 in gastroenteritis school stomach flu vomit Wednesday night I had a company dinner and so arrived home late. When I got home, my oldest boy was complaining of tummy problems and quickly dashed to the bathroom. When he came out, he was red faced and clammy with watery eyes.In short,he looked re...

I love u more today than yesterday
on Oct 26, 2009but not as much as tomorrow.

Fall Comes to Georgia
on Oct 25, 2009It's official. Fall is here. We marked the occasion by heading to the mountains to the Mecca of pumpkin acqusition - BURTS FARM.We had to start with that most joyous of all fall traditions - THE HAYRIDE. Why oh why is this so much fun? Is it because...

The Boy Has Got To Go
on Oct 24, 2009 in Baby Birdman constipation autism My littlest boy has sensory issues, which are part and parcel with autism it seems. It's kind of hard to explain - but let me lay it out the way they did for me. You know how when you are sitting motionless and not moving - you can still FEEL yoursel...

Popcorn Up The Nose - Redux
on Oct 22, 2009 in Baby Birth of Cool foreign objects in nose popcorn My middle child has a new favorite hobby. It's shoving popcorn kernels up his nose. Brilliant - eh?Last week it was innocuous enough - annoying and weird but easily remedied and life moved on. But yesterday.......YESTERDAY...I returned home from work...