There are days where we experience Autism in full force.  On these days, the boys are likely having a ton of difficulty with things.  They may be overstimulated or struggling with more sensory issues than normal. Part of what's so overwhelming for us as parents is the screaming and inability to really help them through what they are experiencing. These are the days where I may have to remake breakfast, lunch and dinner, several times because someone is refusing to eat because something is wrong with their chicken nuggets. Lizze and I refer to these days as a day full of Autism. We don't mean it in a bad way.  It's just one of those days when the boys will experience more of the outward symptoms and are much more…

I already posted this picture on the Lost and Tired community page on Facebook but I wanted to share the victory with all of you as well.  Lizze and I went walking this afternoon.  I talked about that earlier. What I neglected to mention, was where the kids were at the time.  Well, the boys were hanging out with my Mom for a little while yesterday, so Lizze and I could get away and get Fit4Autism.  :-) That was honestly a victory, in and of itself.  However, the main reason I'm celebrating is because the boys actually got along and even built this little town out of blocks.  They worked together and had a great time.  Anytime there's no bloodshed, that is a victory as far as I'm concerned.  :-)…

As parents, we play a vital role in the life of our children. As special needs parents, that even more true. The reality is that in some cases, our kids will need us for as long as we can physically be here. One of my worst fears is the day that I'm no longer here to take care of my kids.  One of the things I'm doing instead of allowing that fear to take over is embrace it. I embrace that fear and let it drive me to take better care of myself.  I use that fear to motivate me into making better life decisions.  It's so incredibly easy to get lost in the everyday life of special needs parenting.  We do and do for our kids, often times at…

Autism Awareness Month doesn't have to be just for the general public. There are many things that we need to focus on, including ourselves and our health. This April, take an inventory of your own personal health and figure out small ways that you can improve upon it. One of the things I'm working in is my diet. I'm eating oatmeal and my fruit and veggie smoothies. For breakfast I have egg whites, whole grain toast with smart balance peanut butter, plain yogurt and blue berries. This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to find really cool and unique #Autism Awareness Clothing and Accessories, designed…