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The Trip That Made Us Fall in Love with San Diego

Last week, I posted about our 2nd trip to San Diego where we experienced it more like a tourist would.  This week, I want to focus on our 1st trip because we experienced it more like locals would. We...

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Special-Needs How-To Cooking Videos

Sienna has been working really hard on navigating through various social protocols and expectations by working with us at home and with a Life Skills Coach.  Sienna has begun to feel more comfortable...

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Why I Stayed

You may have seen all the coverage and talk about Ray Rice.  No matter what you think about the situation, I’m glad it’s bringing about more conversation about domestic violence and abuse.   Some...

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Kidney Needed Desperately

This message brings an unusual, but extremely important request.   Brad, one of Sienna’s friend’s, needs a kidney.   Brad and his sister, Bridgette, both have Primordial Dwarfism.   The Jordan’s have...

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More Secrets Special Needs Moms Know

You may have seen the blog post 6 Secrets Special Needs Moms Know being shared on social media.  I love this post.  I wanted to add a couple things, though.   Here are More Secrets Special Needs Moms...

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It’s STILL September. It’s STILL Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Today is the last day of September and already I see logos turning pink, profile pictures turning pink, pink grocery bags….While I am ALL for pink everywhere during October for Breast Cancer Awareness...

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Sometimes I Wish Social Media Didn’t Exist

Confession coming: I love how social media has allowed me to stay in touch with so many friends from my childhood.  I love being able to feel connected to so many despite us all having very busy...

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Happy As a Garbage Man

This morning was rainy, cold, foggy…just an overall blech sort of day.  To top it off, it was Monday.  It wasn’t exactly the sort of day that makes you want to break out in happy song like they do in...

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Reflections on The Eve of My Birthday

I’m sitting here on the eve of my birthday and looking at myself. Reflecting… I’m going to be a year older. Funny, I don’t feel older. I still feel quite young; although I must say, I feel wiser. So,...

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Special Needs Moms Make Excellent Employees

If your company is looking to hire, you will do well to hire a special needs mom. As a special needs mom, I personally know the financial burden felt by families with a child with special...

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