It's been a long time since I've linked up for Friday Favorites. More than once this week I found myself thinking, this is something I should put in a Friday Favorites post. So that's what I'm gonna do! This is going to be a fun weekend! John took the day off so we could have a family day at the pool. Tomorrow we are taking Jackson to see Cars 3! He has been waiting a long time to go to the movie theater to see Jackson Storm! I cannot wait to see his face when he sees his favorite characters Continue Reading
Nine Things I Learned in May
God Answered A Prayer (But Not Exactly How I Expected) At the beginning of PreK I began praying Jackson would find a buddy. One of my biggest fears is Jackson won't have friends. Social situations can be hard and when he's around other kids his age some of his differences are more apparent. I desperately want him to have little boys to hang out with. I've prayed about this many times (but maybe not as fervently as I should). No, Jackson doesn't have a group of boys he plays with on a regular Continue Reading
We’ve Got to Do Better for These Kids
Tomorrow is Jackson's last day of PreK. It almost seems impossible that we made it to the end of the year in one piece. This year has been difficult for Jackson and our family (I'm sure his teaches would say the same thing). The year started with a lot of sad faces on his daily calendar. There were meltdowns and hard transitions. There was a lot of anger, frustration, aggression, stress, anxiety and tears (for Jackson and myself). There were doctor appointments and an ADHD diagnosis (on Continue Reading
To the Mama of a Child with Apraxia {Apraxia Awareness Day}
Dear Apraxia Mama: It seems appropriate that Apraxia Awareness Day falls on Mother's Day this year. We're not only our kids' biggest advocates, we're their voice. We drive them countless miles to and from therapy. We speak "their language" and understand them when others don't. To the mama who's been doing the Apraxia song and dance for years - you rock! You've fought the good fight - maybe you've even finished the race. I hope you are celebrating today! But to the mama who Continue Reading
What If He Won’t Eat the PB&J
I've been making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches daily for at least two years. I'm serious. The sandwiches have been our saving grace. There are some days Jackson eats one for lunch and dinner. I've often complained about having to make another PB&J. Today I'm wishing I would have kept my mouth shut. PB&J is pretty much the only thing Jackson eats consistently and he hasn't touched his sandwich the past few days. Maybe he's just burnt out. I'd totally understand Continue Reading