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My Family Relationship Status: It’s Complicated
When people hear that I have twins, one of the first questions I’m usually asked is, “Do you have family around to help you?” The answer to that question is like one of the relationship status options on Facebook: It’s complicated. Although my mother and stepfather live nearby, I haven’t spoken to them since Elby turned two. My mom bought her only grandchild a tricycle at that birthday but she’s never seen her ride it. Since Elby will be five in November, shes long since grown out of the three-wheeler phase and now has a big girl bike she rides everywhere but her trike still resides in the garage waiting patiently for the twins.
Long Vacations and Autism – Part Two
Long Vacations and Autism - Part Two We've never missed a year vacationing with our son. We always went somewhere, even a quick trip two hours away for a weekend. What did we do recently? This summer, we took our son on a 28-day vacation. Here's how it went. My husband and I rented a…
I’m Going to Disneyland! Without the Kids! (June Cleaver Would Not Approve)
I grew up in Southern California. It was a great place to enjoy childhood, what with easy access to beaches, practically year round sunshine and Disneyland. I have tons of great memories of visiting Disneyland starting when I was five (when, much to my parents horror, I apparently spent most of my time pointing at costumed characters and other features and declaring them fake) and up through when I left for college. I remember often asking to go to Disneyland when I was little and my mom (and other moms) answering that it was a little too far away for more than an annual visit.
My Victoria’s Secret Text Message Meltdown
I’d like to think that I am a relatively sane person, although “insane” has been bandied about every now and again when describing my behavior. However, in the insane/sane production credits last night, insane definitely got top billing.
Tattoos From The Heart: Marks Of My Greatest Accomplishments
Over the past week I have been thinking a lot about my accomplishments in life. When a city decides to name a day after you (and you’re still alive), it causes you to reflect a little bit on what you are doing with your life.