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
Do your kiddos squat…
Do your kiddos squat/perch? I swear Jojo must be part bird. We can’t just “watch our tablet and relax.” No sir. If…
We didn’t go to the …
We didn’t go to the beach yesterday. We actually got to stay home! (Yay!…it’s freezing out) I put one of the old movies…
So I just tested pos…
So I just tested positive yesterday. 🙁 It wasn’t really unexpected. Jonny tested positive a week ago. He had a mild…
So this is quintessential Jonah.(video)
So this is quintessential Jonah. He loves to laugh and he loves to be silly and make other people laugh. Just before I…
I wanted to expand o…
I wanted to expand on Jonah’s meltdown from last night when he was kicking the locked front door over and over like a…
We have been back to…
We have been back to the beach 3 days in a row now. Every day, Jonah will make these in the sand and leave them there.…
Woke up this morning…
Woke up this morning somewhat lightheaded, with a bit of a sore throat and I couldn’t smell. 🤦♂️😭 I know both my kids…
This came across my …
This came across my memories from 4 years ago about getting 4-year-old Jonah to sit through Jonny’s IEP. My mind is…
Monday, Jonah was si…
Monday, Jonah was sick. Very Sick. Monday, Jonah had a temp over 104°F (40°C). Monday, Jonah was literally gagging down…
So Jonah tested posi…
So Jonah tested positive today, which I sort of suspected he would. He was already miserable yesterday and Jonny tested…
Jonah makes this eve…
Jonah makes this every time we are at the beach. #iykyk #gooddinosaur #family Original Facebook Post.
Buddy… Caught the C…
Buddy… 🙁 Caught the Crud (Capital “C”) from his brother. He doesn’t want to “be sick” so he won’t lay down in his bed…
So Jonah woke up sic…
So Jonah woke up sick this morning. I took his temp and it came back about 104° F (40°C). 😳 I gave him some Tylenol and…
Took jojo to his fav…
Took jojo to his favorite outdoor spot today. It’s been a difficult week and I find that just walking the beach, even…
My family is heartbr…
My family is heartbroken. My grandmother passed away yesterday. And while it wasn’t unexpected (she was 93), it’s left…