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Acceptance is a far off destination.

April 25, 2018 — 0 Comments

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Kelso Kids: Pooflinger Paparazzi

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When did 7pm become 10pm? How did the happy moments become so bittersweet? How do those of my age, my circumstances, my generation balance on this barbed fence of polarity? Parent to children and your own parents simultaneously? Looking for heroes and losing them so quickly? . Is it age? Is it reflection? So many sad moments as a child I would tell myself, "Someday it will be better..." So many happy moments as an adult I would remind myself, "This is what you worked for..." . So many moments I believed the chastising of others. The elite, the blessed, the entitled that scolded me. Years of being told I would amount to nothing. Years of waiting to be free. . I'm watching the last moments of Parts Unknown. Remembering one of my heroes, Anthony Bourdain, and remembering that what we dream is seldom what we experience. Yet, for once, meeting one of my heroes measured up. He was kind. He was witty. He is missed. . Value your childhood heroes. Despite the reality. Value the beauty of their kindness. Value the kindness you instill in your children. . Every day I miss traveling. Every day I'm thankful of the kindness I learned from strangers that I've taught to my children. Every day I hope I'm giving enough. . . . #wemissyou #valuekindness #lovetrumpshate #caregiversareangels #learnfromourheroes #wemissyouanthony #traveltolive #lovewinsall #travelteacheskindness #teachthemwell #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Thank you to all Veterans. Because of your sacrifice we can enjoy the sunsets and the sunrises. We live with the liberty you fought for. . You are the heroes that all too often go unknown. We all honor your sacrifice and hope someday it won't be necessary. . I'm thinking today about those I've lost in many ways. How quickly this life passes. How beautiful it can be and how ugly we can be to each other in the name of our principles. . For the young, enjoy the parades and the day off. For the old, let's hope we teach them of a better world. . . . #thankyouveterans #lovetrumpshate #resist #equalrights #equality #humanrights #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Done with voting? NOT YET! Go check out the entries for the Ikea soft toy drawing contest. Leonora is 156327, Rainbow Kitty-Cozy! . "This is a magical cat that can double as a scarf to keep you cozy! It's the riiiight size for feeling lovey." . The rainbow represents neurodiversity to our daughter as she is autistic and proud of her au-mazing au-bilities. She said she hopes they use heavy filling to help other kids like herself feel calm so it can double as a sensory toy. . #IKEA #ikeasofttoydrawing #autismforthewin #neurodiversity #neurorainbow #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

New post! "Once a mummy, always a mummy" (see bio or kelsokids.org) . “You see coffee is what keeps mama from feeling like I need a coffin and a coffin is where I’ll finally get to sleep.” . #nofilterneeded #iloveautumn #kidsparties #halloween #asd #autism #socialanxiety #aspergers #neurodiversity #neurorainbow #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #autismfamilies #hyperlexia

Happy Halloween everyone! We've been busy decorating, partying, field tripping, and practicing our trick-or-treat skills at the kitchen door. . Please remember that those people with blue pumpkins on their porch aren't trying to be a kill joy. They're helping out people like us with food allergies. A lot of kids with special needs have food allergies as well. . That kid who doesn't answer when you ask about their costume, the one who stands silently with a bucket at your door, or who can't bear to reach into the candy bowl? Have a heart. All kids want to celebrate and your acceptance is appreciated. . #trickortreat #pumpkinpatch #funforeveryone #halloween #foodallergies #autism #asd #autismacceptance #adhd #autismspectrumdisorder #autismfamilies #anxiety #kelsokids #neurorainbow #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #neurodiversity

New post, "Others like me." See bio or kelsokids.org. . Very proud of her and her troop and very thankful for the awesome parents who welcomed us to speak. Let's teach our kids acceptance as much as we can so we can all have the world we hope for. . #templegrandin #amazingthingshappen #girlsonthespectrum #girlscouts #autism #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismforthewin #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

At first, I wrote about my pregnancy in a blog because I wanted a journal for my kids that they could access at any time down the road. Then I continued it not for just them but as a life line for myself. As a way to process my turmoil, to feel less alone, with the hope of helping others that could identify with me. . Why was something I struggled to attain and wanted so badly so much more difficult than I ever imagined? As time passes, I look back on being a new mother and realize most of my postpartum struggles were not unlike tripping through a cluttered room searching for the light switch. I knew I needed to find a solution but every attempt was just another stumbling point. . When I shared with friends I received blank stares. Their babies didn't act like mine. Their husbands didn't react to the baby crying like mine. Their households celebrated babies sleeping through the night. Then speaking in clear, full sentences. Their kids didn't run away from others. . What was I missing? What was I doing that was so terribly wrong? . Then my writing became a different life line. It unintentionally became a medical journal of our children's progress after the birth of Owen. The third day in the hospital, post surgery, I laid in bed crying because he didn't want to be held. . Diagnosing autism in boys is more acceptable to the medical community. No one fought me, not for long, when I pointed out my concerns for him at age 2. . They fought me for five long years with Leonora. Every school, doctor, and advocacy group I reached out to. We're just now getting the support and services she needs thanks to perseverance and the Portland Autism Center. . We recently did a presentation together for her Girl Scout Troop about autism. On the walk home, she held my hand and said, "Do you think they'll like me now?" . I tried not to cry and said, "I think you need to give them a chance to know you and then they'll like you. Today you opened up to them and you were very brave." . She nodded, "Autism is amazing. I just wish people liked me more...Maybe I'll be the President someday." ... (More on kelsokids.org)

"...then don't say anything at all." @aliwong, I love you. . #aliwongismyspiritanimal #aliwong

I love snuggling. I love my children. I also like my spleen and kidneys to stay intact. Apparently we can't have it all. . . . #cosleepingolympics #cosleeping #nonconsensualchiropractic #autismstrong #autismfamily #autistic #autismmom #autismmoms #specialneedsmom #specialneedsparent #specialneedsparenting #autismspectrumdisorder #autismspectrum #asd #autismfamilies #asdfamilies #autismfamily #adhdfueled #motherhooddangers #moms #parenting #motherhood #autism #kids #loveismessy #lovetrumpshate #autismacceptance #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

We're working on anatomy today. "Mama, what are those kidney shaped things we breathe with?" "Uh, your lungs?" "Oh yeah..." I love learning with her. Hard to believe this is the same kid that has been labeled "academically delayed". . . . #autismstrong #autismfamily #aspiesofinstagram #autistic #autismmom #autismmoms #specialneedsmom #specialneedsparent #specialneedsparenting #autismspectrumdisorder #autismspectrum #asd #autismfamilies #aspergers #asdfamilies #autismfamily #adhdfueled #echolalia #stimming #stimmingtogether #adhd #moms #parenting #motherhood #autismmom #autism #lovetrumpshate #autismacceptance

10 years of marriage and almost eight years of kids have taught me a few things... Like how to be a $#!+head. . . . #marriage #marriedlife #expertpainintheass #adultinglikeaballer #mylovelyweirdos #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Who can fault her logic? And, is she wrong? No, no she's not. 😖🤣🤢 I love these kids! . . . #nofilter #autismforthewin #autism #adhdfueled #neurodiverse #neurorainbow #neurodiversity #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi