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!
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Seriously. You turn …
Seriously. You turn your back for 2 seconds and… 🤦♂️ #ausome Original Facebook Post.
Me: “Eat your breakf…
Me: “Eat your breakfast.” Jojo: “Eat your poopoo.” Me: “😒” Jojo: “😁” Jojo: “bwahahahahahahahaha!!!” This kid. 🤦♂️🙄🤣…
Yes! Jonah is always…
Yes! Jonah is always the one to keep life “interesting.” From The Daily Stim 😁❤️✌️ Original Facebook……
Yeah. How many waiti…
Yeah. How many waiting lists? How many phone calls? How many intake evals just to be told to “take a number and get in…
I let Jojo help wate…
I let Jojo help water the plants today. I don’t know what I was expecting. In all fairness the plants *DID* get…
Love this from A Pie…
Love this from A Piece of Oakley The world Oakley sees is different, but it isn’t wrong. It is awe-filled. It’s…
Every time….
Every time. Love this From Just a minutemy cape is in the dryer "Maybe you shouldn't let him watch those 'kiddie'…
This is Jonah waitin…
This is Jonah waiting for his bus… …45 minutes before it is scheduled to arrive. He loves school so much he will…
You parents who are …
You parents who are “my people” know this... When you get a note home from the teacher, but it doesn’t say anything to…
It’s not easy choosi…
It’s not easy choosing faith over fear, but it’s something I find myself needing to do EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. #ausome…
Me: “Jojo, before we…
Me: “Jojo, before we walk down to the lake, do you want your coat?” Jojo: “All done coat!” Me: “Are you sure? It’s…
What’s it like paren…
What’s it like parenting Jonah? Let me give you a small sample. Okay. So, Jonah made “this” this morning. He plugged up…
Is there a toy or an…
Is there a toy or an object that is currently causing you no end of grief? Do you know the current bane of my parenting…
This is Mama….
This is Mama. Mama is a full-time ICU nurse manager. When Mama isn’t taking care of patients or taking care of…
If I could freeze moments in time throughout my life…(video)
If I could freeze moments in time throughout my life, this memory would be in my top 10. Just two brothers playing…