Motherhood Special Needs

Getting Through the Holidays With a Child Who Has Autism

Getting Through the Holidays With a Child Who Has Autism Christmas can be a stressful time of year for anyone. Christmas with a special needs child can add another layer of things to think that. As a mother of a child with Autism, Christmas has had to change a little from what I would thoughtContinue Reading “Getting Through the Holidays With a Child Who Has Autism”


Motherhood

Not Having a Daughter When You Thought That You Would

Not Having a Daughter When You Thought That You Would There was a time when I thought I would have a houseful of little women. Four girls. I even picked out names for them. As I grew up I thought that having two of each would be great. Then I started having my own childrenContinue Reading “Not Having a Daughter When You Thought That You Would”


Motherhood

To My Son Who Is About to Graduate From Elementary School

To My Son, Who Is About to Graduate From Elementary School The year was 1991 and my parents got me a boom box for my elementary school graduation. I remember sitting in the MPR, listening to our Principal speak about how we were off for more adventures. A few months later, I walked around myContinue Reading “To My Son Who Is About to Graduate From Elementary School”


Motherhood

A Fun and Educational Game For Your Kids

A Fun and Educational Game For Your Kids Looking for a fun game to play with your kids? Here is a fun game to try! Educational too 🙂 Find the Lost Redcoat Here’s a fun, exciting game for two or more players that blends social studies and geography skills with math coordinate practice. This activityContinue Reading “A Fun and Educational Game For Your Kids”


Life Motherhood Working From Home

6 Ways to Combat Loneliness When You Are a WAHM

6 Ways to Combat Loneliness When You Are a WAHM This school year is the first time I have hours and hours of kid-free time during the day, every day, to work at home. The boys get on the bus and then return home about 8 hours later. So for those 8 hours, I doContinue Reading “6 Ways to Combat Loneliness When You Are a WAHM”


Blogging Motherhood

Should You Talk About Your Kids On Your Blog?

Should You Talk About Your Kids On Your Blog? As a blogger with children, I have to decide how much of my kids I am going to share with you. Some bloggers share everything. They will tell you all about their kid’s days, what they are into, what they like and any issues they mightContinue Reading “Should You Talk About Your Kids On Your Blog?”


Motherhood

The Night Before Kindergarten

The Night Before Kindergarten He started school a few weeks ago and I wrote this post the night before…he has had a really good couple of weeks and loves school 🙂 His backpack is ready, his clothes are picked out. I walk up to his room and watched as he slept. My “baby.” My youngestContinue Reading “The Night Before Kindergarten”