Tag: new parents

When Autism Was Still Our Secret

That’s how you find appreciation, rather than acceptance.

From the moment I heard the concept, I knew it would reach far beyond dads-to-be and grab onto everyone withing arm’s length.

Let’s talk about the grass and the price of chicken and whether I saw the game yesterday. Or not. I’m good either way.

They eat cereal from between couch cushions, “miss” the potty, and put peanut butter in their pockets to save for later.

I don’t even know how we escaped. I’m surprised we’re not still playing that game today.

As soon as we opened the door, she became the most fragile thing in our home.

What do you do, after that entire expensive day of magic, when they scream out “shut your mouth” in a crowded Macaroni Grill?

I don’t like that Justin Bieber.

The scariest part was never about what he would or wouldn’t do.

A voice in my head whispered, “Why did you do that? What do you know about babies?”