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Mommy To Two Boys : For you Jen (An ecard in blog form)

Wed, 25 May 2011 15:17:26 +0000

Oh my goodness Jazzy! I am so sorry! I am almost in tears over not putting you in the card! I don't mean to complain, but it took me so long to get everyone's websites linked up, which I thought was important, so by the time I made SURE I had everyone who gave money to me, I breathed a sigh of relief! I just added a line from you!!!! So sorry!!! My recent post For you Jen An ecard in blog form

http://yeahgoodtimes.blogspot.com/ : This kid is smarter than all of us put together

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:59:50 +0000

So I guess that means he pretty much sealed the deal by killing it at the interview?

Mommy To Two Boys : I am a Theta Mom

Fri, 20 May 2011 12:27:33 +0000

I just did what felt right, didn't think it was supposed to be about me. But I guess I need a little bit of info for new readers, so I added a few links to favorite posts at the bottom. Thanks mama! It's all true, you helped me a lot. And I agree, as a mom of a kid with Autism it is hard to keep "real life" friends, so cyber friends are sometimes all we've got! My recent post I am a Theta Mom

Mommy To Two Boys : They Never Cut the Umbilical Cord

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:43:10 +0000

Absolutely. Just had an episode today that had me thinking I need to always be home, but then remembered how much that will hurt him in the long run. I can't ALWAYS be here. I can be here a lot, but not always. It's still hard though. Are your 3 clingy? Are they mama's boys that cry when you aren't around? My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : They Never Cut the Umbilical Cord

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:40:48 +0000

That is so true Chris. You know what's funny, my husband has no trouble with having the boys "grow up." Your example of giving them the experience to do it on their own is how he lives each day with them. When I am not home they do the most amazing things, like dress themselves, play nicely, and not whine about anything. But I coddle them so much. Guess it's a mom thing. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : They Never Cut the Umbilical Cord

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:37:54 +0000

Of course you were thinking the right answer because you are such an awesome veteran mama! So no, I am not ahead of you. I just got some good advice that I am trying to put into play. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : They Never Cut the Umbilical Cord

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:35:58 +0000

Oh my goodness, thank you so much. I have been struggling with balance and wondering if blogging without getting to visit other enough is worth it. But your comment lets me know that at least writing is helpful. And I am glad that even parents of neuro typical kids find my blog helpful and interesting. I can't believe that you had such a similar story. It is so true that our kids needs us and we want to run to them always, but they DO need to become independent. I just wrote to another person who commented that God forbid something should happen to me, my son's life would be over. That is not OK. I need to take steps to make sure he can survive without my constant contact. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : They Never Cut the Umbilical Cord

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:31:56 +0000

Yes, our little guys do seem to have a lot in common. It is hard, but I know it is right. Just today my husband said he cried when he got off the bus and I wasn't there. I instantly felt heartbroken and thought, that's it, I will be here every afternoon when he gets home. But that isn't going to help him adjust. God forbid something happens to me, his life would be over. I need to remember to love him, but make sure he is becoming somewhat independent too. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : They Never Cut the Umbilical Cord

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:29:20 +0000

Thank you Yuji. Very well put. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : They Never Cut the Umbilical Cord

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:26:57 +0000

I like that, "holding on with one hand and pushing with the other." And really, it does get easier? That gives me such hope! My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : They Never Cut the Umbilical Cord

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:25:13 +0000

I guess I'm not the only one who isn't allowed to get sick?! Our kids need us so much don't they? I hope you are feeling better and were able to get some rest. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : They Never Cut the Umbilical Cord

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:23:10 +0000

Thanks. I can tell I am not alone. Many of our ASD kids seem to struggle with anxiety. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : They Never Cut the Umbilical Cord

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:21:16 +0000

First off, you have so much on your plate I can't even imagine. So you have two kids that can't go upstairs on their own? Jaylen is so scared of being alone, in the dark, somewhere new, the list just goes on and on. And yes, it does seem a lot of ASD kids have Autism related anxiety. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : A Long Trip to South America

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:18:29 +0000

Ha! Can you imagine me packing those two up and heading south of the border? There are about 5 million things I'd rather do. And yes, I can only imagine how peaceful it must have been for him. Calmed his brain and gave him the sense all is right in the world. Wow, that makes me tear up a little. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : A Long Trip to South America

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:15:26 +0000

Yes! You are good! Cape Cod it is, one of MY favorite places also. Ever since I went there as a kid. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : A Long Trip to South America

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:09:34 +0000

I had my sister's help, which is very good. She is like a second mom to them...just on a few days a week basis, unlike my 24 hour a day motherhood. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : Reading? Who has time?

Fri, 20 May 2011 02:01:12 +0000

I know right? All I ever read is stuff that is Autism related! And you should grab Big Daddy's book. He's been a bloggy friend of mine for a while and his book really looks at the fun and humor surrounding Autism, something none of us ever do enough of. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : Reading? Who has time?

Fri, 20 May 2011 01:57:23 +0000

What? I never knew that about Fabio! Now I have to go look it up. I love your answer of just watching it on TV, it makes it so much easier doesn't it? And yes, all of those books have turned out to be fabulous. I definitely recommend adding them to your library of resources. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : Reading? Who has time?

Fri, 20 May 2011 01:53:10 +0000

Yes, you should grab the social stories book, it is really great and saves on time. And I honestly don't know how to Kindle loan, all I know is I got an email from Amazon and all I had to push was accept. Check the Amazon site, I am sure it must have options for doing it there. My recent post Time to Face Reality

Mommy To Two Boys : Reading? Who has time?

Fri, 20 May 2011 01:50:24 +0000

Ha! I laughed at this one. There is one about eating at restaurants, but nothing about "cop hugging!" My recent post Time to Face Reality