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Observations on life by a sleep deprived mom, writer, and amateur paparazzi of my neurodiverse ASD family.

Author: Barbara Kelso

Autism isn't a disease, it's simply the reality of those I love. Thank you for visiting, reading, and sharing with me as I share observations on parenting two children with autism and all that is typical for us.

The boy who chases cars

​​Owen is obsessed with cars. He runs out to grab them up the moment his eyes open. I hear his feet slapping on the hardwood floor and then him running to our bed once he has them. I’m awoken by him launching himself headfirst into my neck, rubbing his forehead on me in his version… Read More The boy who chases cars

June 17, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Am I as bad at this as I sound?

The question came to me again. Am I as bad at this as I sound? I read through a comment on a past post that was meant to be flattering but thanked me for sucking at this thing called “parenting”. My original intention for this blog, much like parenting, was to create something for my… Read More Am I as bad at this as I sound?

June 17, 2019 Barbara Kelso2 Comments

HAVE A GOOD DAY!

Owen and I were holding hands walking back to the car along the sidewalk after dropping off Nora for school. Drop-off is always hard for him and today was the first time, after a month, that he didn’t cry. He loves his sister so much but he shows it in ways that are inexplicable to… Read More HAVE A GOOD DAY!

June 17, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Speaking Martian and other skills needed.

First, I apologize for taking a brief break. Second, where am I? No, really, (to quote the Talking Heads) “Is this my beautiful life?” Does anyone remember that feeling of panic when they said you could leave the hospital with your baby and your reaction was “no”? I do, many times over. It’s that same… Read More Speaking Martian and other skills needed.

June 17, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

I see ‘wit my hands!

Idioms, expressions, euphemisms. They’re a reminder of how confusing the world can be for those that are neurodivergent.… Read More I see ‘wit my hands!

May 12, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Pursue, defend, retreat

From an outsider’s point of view, my life might seem unpleasant or exhausting. Like most lives, it is at times. A series of battles and endless research just to find resources for my kids and always asking myself is it worth it in the end and is it enough. Never really knowing if I’ve ever… Read More Pursue, defend, retreat

April 29, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Tell me a story.

How did this wondrous creature come into my life?… Read More Tell me a story.

March 15, 2019 Barbara Kelso4 Comments

Bye-bye fishies. Hello Five!

“Alright, everyone ready for fishsticks!” “NOOOOO!!!” Owen jumped from his chair and ran screaming from the room, hustling down the hall like a deranged train, as if I set his cars on fire. Leonora and I looked at each other in shared confusion and equal concern. “But Owen loves fish…” “It’s ok, honey. I’ll go… Read More Bye-bye fishies. Hello Five!

February 2, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Pre-soil and repeat.

Never would I guess that I would have to explain why we don’t plug up the toilet.… Read More Pre-soil and repeat.

December 10, 2018 Barbara Kelso6 Comments

The “F” word.

Sometimes the “f” word is foul.… Read More The “F” word.

November 29, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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