4 Questions The Invited Are Asking?

We recently sent out invitations to my son’s 8th birthday party.  I imagine that some of the guests might have questions when they receive their invite. 1.  Does he really like me? Because my son is often overwhelmed with sensory issues, his facial expression doesn’t always show his true feelings about someone.  This is especially true if he is in a loud or crowded … Continue reading →

This Sunday in June

Today, was Father’s Day.  I was lucky to spend the time with my father and our family.  Everyone talked and ate, while we watched the grandkids play together. As nice as this day was, I couldn’t stop thinking about those that I love that are fatherless.  Most have lost their fathers to illness and others never knew … Continue reading →

This Holiday

If you are a regular reader, you will remember the day that I missed the BBQ and felt terrible.  Well…what I didn’t tell you then, was another aspect of the day that made me pause. As we were gathering my son’s things, I pointed to the crowded counter and said, “Are you supposed to take home … Continue reading →

This Year…

Today, my son finished 2nd grade.   It doesn’t seem possible! This year, he attended all specialists without extra accommodations or assistance. This year, I walked into the office and didn’t have to avoid the principal. This year, my TBP had a group of boys that he played with and called his friends. This year, my son ate in the lunchroom despite the noises, … Continue reading →

Plants VS Zombies Extravaganza

If you have followed our story for a while, you might remember the birthday from last year (A Real Party?).  When my son was turning 7, he wanted only one friend to attend his Mine Craft party.  The party went well and he was the most comfortable that I had ever seen him at any party. Three … Continue reading →

MORE Guilt…REALLY?!

After completing work, I headed to pick up my son.  I was interested to hear more details about Field Day and was relieved that he handled it better than expected.  I could hear the kids out on the field as I got closer.  I tried to identify my TBP amongst the participants.  I actually thought … Continue reading →

Sunday Morning Play

Although it is a busy time around our house, we were lucky to have time for a play date on Sunday.  My TBP enjoys spending time with a certain friendly brother & sister duo.  These are very nice kids and over the years, I have grown increasingly close to the sweet and funny matriarch of the clan. In the morning, my TBP … Continue reading →

5 “Must Dos” the First Days of Summer

Summer vacation is just around the corner for our family. I’m excited, but there’s some work that needs to be done to make this a successful summertime. 1. Allow for one or two lazy home days If my son was responsible for planning our summer, there would be movies in the middle of the day and endless amounts of … Continue reading →

The Compliment Bag

When you have a child like mine, you really don’t know what his classmates think of him…or actually if they know much about him at all! On Friday, my son brought home a “compliment bag.”  Inside this decorated brown lunch bag, was 24 little slips of folded up paper.  By the time I found it, my son’s mind had already … Continue reading →