Autism Journey Day 20-Our older kids were both involved in sports. Typically I stayed home with Paige while Brad took them to games. I felt so guilty about this. All of the other parents were able to go. I wanted to watch Spencer play baseball and Shelby play volleyball, but the meltdowns I knew would occur and I worried about embarrassing our other kids. So much guilt!!! I … [Read more...] about Janet’s Autism Journey Day 20
My Autism Journey Day 18-The house across the street from us sold and a new family moved in. They had two boys and Spencer wanted to meet them. We went over to introduce ourselves. I still remember Paige was in a huge Blue’s Clues phase. When we told her to say “hi” she said, “Hi, Steeb (Steve).” The neighbor boys heard her say that each time we met a new member of their … [Read more...] about Janet’s Autism Journey Day 18
My Autism Journey Day 17-We are shaped by the experiences we have in our lives. I used to care a lot more about what people thought of me. There were so many people who saw Paige having a meltdown and thought she was a spoiled child and that I was a weak mom. It happened in stores, hair salons, and our neighborhood pool. As I said yesterday, Paige has always loved the water. … [Read more...] about Janet’s Autism Journey Day 17
My Autism Journey Day 16- Paige has always loved water! I used to say if there was a puddle of water in the street and a semi-truck was coming she would still go for the water. Our summer vacations mostly were trips to the beach. She spent many days trying to put all of the seaweed back into the ocean. The older kids asked if we could take a non-beach vacation. I was baffled!!! … [Read more...] about Janet’s Autism Journey Day 16
Editor's NOTE: This was written in mid-April. Janet is fully recovered by the time you read this. Even mothers get sick. My Autism Journey Day 15- I am trying to recover from a stomach bug. For our Autism Journey Day 15 I would like to express that back in the early years I would have to be locked in my room so I could recover. This morning Paige was in bed with me and I … [Read more...] about Janet’s Autism Journey Day 15