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Mother Nature is taunting us10 comments

Lisa wrote 3 months ago: The weather around here has been all over the place lately. On Friday and Saturday it was warm enoug … more →

Tags: Autism, tate, Frustration, SPD, winter, dysregulation, exhaustion

Elect to be...6 comments

Lisa wrote 6 months ago: I have avoided writing anything about politics in my posts because, well, I am not one to stir up co … more →

Tags: Election Day, vote, not too political

Insomnia4 comments

Lisa wrote 7 months ago: I’ll cop to having some anxiety. My boys come by their anxious streaks honestly. My anxiety ma … more →

Tags: anxiety, Parenting, insomnia, over extending

Frazzled Friday2 comments

Lisa wrote 7 months ago: Tate was up at 2:00 am. I heard him talking. I got up to check it out, as his inside voice is really … more →

Tags: Autism, tate, Sleep Deprivation, sleep issues

Photo Friday6 comments

Lisa wrote 8 months ago: I am feeling exhausted today. Some of it is dealing with the ups and downs of Tate’s anxiety b … more →

Tags: Autism, tate, things that make me smile, Suburbia, Obnoxious Neighbors, A Week In The Life

Homework2 comments

Lisa wrote 8 months ago: It’s getting real in here, folks. Tate brought home his spelling words for the week. He also b … more →

Tags: Autism, tate, School, Homework

Wrambling Wednesday5 comments

Lisa wrote 9 months ago: I am in survival mode…I am doing whatever it takes to survive the next 8 days….my childr … more →

Tags: Autism, anxiety, tate, ADHD, jake, Cole, back to school jitters

Happy Dance10 comments

Lisa wrote 9 months ago: I don’t have much time to write, but I wanted to give a quick update. Yesterday I waited in li … more →

Tags: anxiety, tate, HOPE, jake, School, Stress

The Cookie Store5 comments

Lisa wrote 10 months ago: Our village has the most amazing bakery. It’s old-fashioned and family owned. The owners and t … more →

Tags: tate, jake, Cole, things that make me smile, Memories

Who needs sleep?12 comments

Lisa wrote 10 months ago: I am sure that if you google “sleep issues”, my family is in the first few hits. I know … more →

Tags: Autism, tate, ADHD, jake, Sleep Deprivation, Cole

My Own Personal Groundhog Day4 comments

Lisa wrote 10 months ago: Last Monday I braved the heat and ran to our mailbox to see what gems awaited me. Another “exc … more →

Tags: jake, Evaluations, Paperwork

Just a little trip to the store5 comments

Lisa wrote 11 months ago: Yesterday I took all 3 boys to the grocery store with me. This is not my favorite activity, but some … more →

Tags: The Boys, Summer Fun

Settling into Summer Routine10 comments

Lisa wrote 11 months ago: Summer vacation began last week. It was more like a watered-down version of our summer schedule, tho … more →

Tags: Autism, anxiety, tate, jake, Cole, Schedules, Changes

An Apple A Day4 comments

Lisa wrote 11 months ago: “Keeps the doctor away”….or so they say. Yesterday we had Tate’s 6-year-old … more →

Tags: tate, Autism Awareness, pediatrician

Terrifying Threes4 comments

Lisa wrote 11 months ago: God help me, as Cole turns three in 3 weeks. His three-year-old antics started a long time ago, and … more →

Tags: Cole, Parenting Struggles

Who Needs Sleep?8 comments

Lisa wrote 12 months ago: This post is written in stream of consciousness today. I am wiped out…exhausted. Like many oth … more →

Tags: The Boys, Autism, Sleep Deprivation

Superior Summer Plans?2 comments

Lisa wrote 12 months ago: Yesterday I was sitting at our YMCA, aka “The Y”, and was watching Jake during swimming … more →

Tags: Overheard, Mommy Wars, Family Time, summer plans

It's Not Fair1 comment

Lisa wrote 1 year ago: Chances are, if you have a child in elementary school, you’ve heard this refrain more than you … more →

Tags: Autism, anxiety, tate, Frustration, things that are hard

Wrambling Wednesday1 comment

Lisa wrote 1 year ago: I spent my last hour and a half “whipping up” something in the kitchen. That something?? … more →

Tags: jake, too much going on, Bake Sale


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