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
When School is Cancelled
It started snowing yesterday. Jonah was so excited. He ran around looking out every window in the house saying "IT'S…
I Want to Remember my Life. Even if I forget it.
Sometimes I find myself being very forgetful. Sometimes it's just "normal" stuff. I'll forget I made an appointment and…
When you just rocked your haircut, but…
When you just rocked your haircut, but now there is itchy hair all over your pants and shirt and Mom and Dad won’t let…
Oh Lordy! Jonah jus…
Oh Lordy! Jonah just flushed the toilet with a big smile on his face. I have no idea what was in it when he flushed…
How do you guys prepare for the future?
How do you guys prepare for the future? For me, I can't seem to look past "today." The most pressing questions being…
“In my experience, people with autism tend to have their own timing, spacing, pacing and life-rhythm…”
"In my experience, people with autism tend to have their own timing, spacing, pacing and life-rhythm..." -Keri Opai…
WELCOME TO MY AUSOME HOME! — (the sleepover)
Have you guys ever tried having a sleepover with your kids' friends? How did it go? Jonny had some friends over for a…
SUMMER IS COMING!
You guys. School is nearly over for us. Summer is coming. SUMMER IS COMING! What do you guys do for summer? What kind…
PARTNERS IN CRIME… (video)
PARTNERS IN CRIME I told Jonny “no more V-day candy.” So Jonny recruited his little brother to run interference on Dad…
I swear this is every day…
I swear this is every day... Me: "Jonny lets go!" Jonny: "I don't wannna get up.." Me: "Fine. We'll just be late." (he…
I got these ear defe…
I got these ear defenders for Jojo last year. Even though I think they would help, he won't wear them. I don't think he…
“After the storm”…
“After the storm” I wouldn’t let him dump all the spices out from the spice cabinet. Meltdown ensued. After an hour of…
Jonah went to his fi…
Jonah went to his first birthday party (that isn’t family) today. It was at McDonalds so he was in a familiar place.…
Excuse me while I do some laundry
I jogged outside for the first time today in ... forever. I showered, changed and threw the running clothes in the…
Booger high-fives!
Hey! How is your weekend going? It's Saturday. We get to sleep in. (pfft!)😝 One parent was up at 4:15. Another one was…