Not only do things change, but people do. I did. You probably have too.
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Tag: memories
The Perfect Kid For Me
Having Autism or any special needs doesn’t mean the absence of personality or humor. All of his quirks - good and bad - are his and I love him.
Nearly Missing Our Greatest Memories
Autism spectrum or not, every kid wants to have fun. It just takes time figure out how to make that happen.
The Dad I’ll Be Tomorrow
It's like being the best barber in the shop and finding out that, in six months, your job will also include competitive Frisbee and candle-making.
It’s Not As Bad As You Remember
We spend our lifetimes beating ourselves up with false memories tailored to make things seem worse.
An Excuse To Be A Kid Again
The bizarre humor that rushes through my head is decades below my own age group and doesn't even need an audience to spring up.
Defying Expectations
Will there be overwhelming events for my non-verbal son? Sure. Will there be judgmental people? Definitely. Are they the norm and do they define who we are or what we do? Not at all.
Our Family Language
Every family has their own language. It's made up of words or phrases that no one else would understand. Every person contributes. Every person speaks it.
Making The Best Things In Life Better
There are certain pieces of advice that make us roll our eyes. The old adage about the best things in life being free can be put into that category.
My Insane Homemade Holiday Traditions
"What time do you guys fight Santa?"
