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

Category: motherhood

Decennial of Motherhood

I’ve been doing this job longer than any other in my life and I’m still not sure I’m good at it.

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March 23, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

My stay-at-home order came nine years ago.

I’ve never felt so alone without ever being alone.… Read More My stay-at-home order came nine years ago.

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 Barbara Kelso2 Comments

Thank you for being a friend…

Thank you… Read More Thank you for being a friend…

November 27, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Pesticles and other hazards.

Beware the pesticles and men-o’-claws.… Read More Pesticles and other hazards.

October 14, 2019October 15, 2019 Barbara Kelso2 Comments

One square away from despair.

Never forget the baby wipes!… Read More One square away from despair.

July 15, 2019July 15, 2019 Barbara Kelso1 Comment

Angry birds and tales of home repairs

One of the benefits of autism is intense focus that can have comical results or at least inspire great art.… Read More Angry birds and tales of home repairs

June 17, 2019 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Waiting room Weirdo

Sniff…sniff…snortle. It’s early summer and everyone seems to be sniffling from the deluge of pollen and the woman who chose to sit next to me in the empty waiting room was no different. Except now I’m suffering too, from her. I take a deep breath and try to distract myself with my reading. My mind… Read More Waiting room Weirdo

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

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

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