I will just start by saying, IT’S OK! Yes, when you have an autistic child at home sometimes you will rely on a device to distract them. I cannot tell you how many times Trys was melting down. I start a familiar show on her tablet and she calmes right down. The familiarity helps her…

Any change in routine is a risk. Sometimes things go smoothly, other times it is a giant disaster. Reed’s parents were visiting with us over the past week. We are in the UK, they, like most of our family, live in Canada. It was also the half-term break over here. Double change in routine. No…

I wanted to write a post yesterday. It feels cathartic to do so every few days. It was going to be witty and fun, possibly uplifting, BUT then I was too tired. Yep, this happens. I have a want/drive to do something, but not the energy to actually do it. All of a sudden my…

Trys is very much into Minecraft. She likes playing it (to the best of her ability), watching other people play on YouTube, and most recently listening to Minecraft songs. And I do not mean just the soundtrack from the game or Story Mode show, I mean song other people have made about Minecraft. She has…

We hosted a bbq on the weekend. Every time we try to host an event at our house, you never know how things will turn out. Will Trys be in a cooperative mood? Will I actually be able to interact with the other adults, or will I be chasing Trys all afternoon (Reed tries to…

It didn’t go so well. I had a wonderful time if you ignore the random pangs of guilt. Reed did great not worrying me with anything while I was away. Once I returned, however, I got the full report. Trys did not want to cooperate from day 1. Her whole routine changed and all the…