Gotta get the sensory diet in somehow. So we improvise to make an obstacle course that will give all of his muscles a work out. The hope is that he can get his brain and body on a more neutral plane so that when he encounters a situation that is overstimulating, he will not freak...ie …
Month: March 2018
Fork in the road
When you come to a fork in your adventure... ....do you stay in your comfort zone and take the path you have always taken? ...or do do you step outside of your comfort zone and try a new adventure? #RealLife #CourageVSComfort
Always have hope
When the world looks bleak, full of despair and days of grey...take a closer look. In the midst of the darkness, a shimmer of light, full of color, a rainbow of vibrancy...is just waiting to be discovered. Never give up....because one more step, weak or strong, will reveal a little more light. Just keep fighting....because …
Realizations
I have struggled with depression over half my life. It has evolved. It has adapted. It has lessened. It has strengthened. But it has never gone away. I have to constantly work hard every single day in order for it to not let it take ahold of my life. Some days are better than others. …
Train of Life
(Posted to FB on March 26th, 2018) These 2 sure know how to keep me on my toes. The day may have started by boarding the struggle train. And it made a quick stop at the "Your child needs to be tested for a neuropsychiatric disorder due to strep" depot. And we are currently stopped …
First day of Spring Break 2018
What a great first day of spring break. Kittens were snuggled. Love rocks made. TKD training was completed. Jump rope skills were practiced. Dogs were lost-and-then-found. Parenting battles were won. Belly laughs were had. We #MarchedForOurLives at home. Smiles were exercised. And love was spread freely. We may not have much money to do fancy …
Bedtime Stories
Decided to take a break tonight from this week's chapter book: The Call of the Wild. Lil' Miss had a small panic attack or anxiety attack or something this morning. I hadn't seen her experience one to that magnitude in a long time. So I walked her thru it. See, she LOVES TKD. So I …
Kid Date Night
Its a 2fer! Kid date night was a success! Daddy and Lil' Miss went to a dance and stayed long enough for cake. And then he talked her into going on a truck test drive. Mama and Mr. Man went to the craft store bc he wants to make "heart rocks" tomorrow. And then we …
