So Jonah scraped his…
So Jonah scraped his elbow this afternoon. He was bleeding. It wasn’t so bad that blood was “gushing” but bad enough…
“No one could predict the things I would do years and years later.”
"No one could predict the things I would do years and years later." I love this. It is so true for our Ausome kids.…
Saying “no” is something many people take for granted.
I've shared this meme before, but Jonah's use of the word "no" will come and go when he is protesting something. It…
One thing this journey has taught me is…
One thing this journey has taught me is that "Your eyes don't always tell you the whole truth." Now, before I presume…
Before Jonah was diagnosed, I had all these preconceived notions about “autism.”
Before Jonah was diagnosed, I had all these preconceived notions about “autism.” I thought I knew what the future would…
Many people think we are “strong” parents…
Many people think we are "strong" parents. They say that because they compare their IDEA of parenthood to our REALITY.…
We celebrate all the milestones and the progress Jonah has made…
Yes. This. We celebrate all the milestones and the progress Jonah has made... But it’s not been all “sunshine and…
Waiting for the “other shoe to drop”
I think there must be a high pollen count today... or dust or something. This morning, Jonah slept in his own bed and…
On Jonah’s last day of preschool…
On Jonah's last day of preschool I find myself reflecting on how far Jonah has come. When we started the school year,…