HI, I'M JASON!
I’ve been writing about parenthood and raising two kids with special needs since I became a father in 2008. Jonny has a rare genetic condition called Kabuki syndrome. Jonah was nonverbal when he was diagnosed with autism in 2016. This blog chronicles our family’s journey together, including the challenges, the victories, and everything in between. I share most of my day-to-day thoughts on Facebook, but you’ll find those stories collected here too.
We are an Ausome Family. We run on an abundance of coffee, loads of patience, a lot of love, and a “Touch of Ausome.”
Thank you for coming on this epic journey with us!
LATEST FROM THE BLOG
Just got back from Disney….
Just got back from Disney.
How did it go?
I think my kids did better than me on the rollercoasters and this was Jojo’s first time on ALL these rides.
Did I mention I really… really… really… REALLY “LOVE” thrill rides.
Teeth and Thumbs
So Jonny’s teeth are becoming an issue. We knew that it would happen eventually but now he has a loose tooth.…
Jonny Discovers Mortality Reality in Kung Fu Panda
This morning started off as a usual Saturday. I got up with Jonah about 7am, made him a bottle and let him play…
My thoughts on gaming…
I know there are a lot of parents out there who feel that video games are detrimental to children. They shorten…
Kindergarten 2…
So it is now October... and I was going to post a blog about Jonny's school situation in September. But I didn't...…
TBT (Throwback Thursday) – 1985- Modeling for Nordstroms
So I got my first job when I was 3. My dad saw an open ad for child models for Nordstroms and sent in my picture…
Candy: Jonny boy (part 2)
Nothing makes a parent more proud than when they see the fruits of years of planting and nurturing the values instilled…
“ARE YOU NOT RETAINED!!?” Jonny boy (part 1)
So it’s been a while since I last posted. I took a class at the end of February which required a media fast. And…
“I killed you!”
Recently, Jonny went to Grammy and Papa’s house. This is almost a weekly ritual. I’m sure most of you…
1995 – 8th Grade…
Looking back at my school years, this year was probably the one that stands out the most. I went from a private…
I have a dream…
So this weekend we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jonny does not have school on Monday and last Friday, his school…
Jonny’s IEP meeting.
For those of you unfamiliar with current “Special Ed” terminology, IEP sands for “Individualized…
It doesn’t really ever end… does it?
So funny story… With the birth of Jonah, Mama gets a nice little maternity break. (3 months…I love her…
My Picky Eater is Pickier Than Your Picky Eater
You may think that this is an exaggeration, but it isn't. Jonny is by far, the pickiest eater I have ever seen. Now,…
Happy Birthday Auntie!
So… I must give honor to where honor is due. And seeing how Nov. 27 is my sister’s birthday, that in itself…