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
Good morning! (For us)
Good morning! (For us) How was your night? Jojo is sleeping better... ...as long as I am immediately next to him. On…
What do you guys do …
What do you guys do for Halloween? How do your kids do with trick-or-treating? Jojo has never done it. I can’t imagine…
“How old are you? I hope you are good. Are you going to Disney on Ice? Love Jonny”
“How old are you? I hope you are good. Are you going to Disney on Ice? Love Jonny” Jonny and Papa (and Auntie) wrote a…
How was your weekend?
How was your weekend? Pretty low key here. Just the usual stuff. Jojo actually slept in.... SLEPT IN! No plans. Nowhere…
I shot this 4 years ago…
I shot this 4 years ago. It’s pretty poignant looking back an entire lifetime ago. Jonny couldn’t wait to meet his…
I Failed at Parenting Today
I totally failed at parenting today. Got Jonny ready for school no problems. Plenty of time to spare. Jojo ... slept…
Are you guys ready for Halloween?
Are you guys ready for Halloween? What are your kids (or you) dressing up as? Lets see your Ausome Halloween costumes!…
Do you know someone in education?
Do you know someone in education and development who has made a positive impact on your child’s life? Give them a shout…
I needed to vent so I made this meme.
I needed to vent so I made this meme. Okay. Vent over. Original Facebook Post.
When Jonny, our oldest was born…
When Jonny, our oldest was born, he was born with bilateral hip dysplasia (dislocated hips) and a cleft palate. He went…
Sunday snapshot!…
Sunday snapshot! This one’s all about YOU! How’s your weekend going? Drop a selfie! A pic! A gif! Whatever! :) Let’s…
What are your Ausomes favorite things to do with you?
What are your Ausomes favorite things to do with you? Mama’s favorite game to play to “unwind” is Candy Crush. So now…
There is no school t…
There is no school today. We decided to go out to play. Apparently there is no school statewide today. And everywhere…