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

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adhd, autism, baby, EDS, Ehlers-Danlos, humor, kids, Love, mental illness, neurodiversity, parenting, special education, writing

It goes by fast because it should

October 16, 2019 — 0 Comments

asd, Aspergers, autism, baby, birthday parties, boys, kids, motherhood, neurodiversity, parenting, second child, sleep deprivation, sons, special needs, stay-at-home parenting, toddlers

Resuscitation of Hope

February 3, 2018 — 1 Comment

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Kelso Kids: Pooflinger Paparazzi

Kelso Kids: Pooflinger Paparazzi

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New post: "Harmony at Halloween: All buckets are welcome at our door!" (See bio or www.kelsokids.org for the link.) Let's give everyone a fun holiday, candy or not. The only mask our kids need to wear is the one they choose for their costume. #acceptance #neurodiversity #equality #kelsokids #bluebucket #tealbucket #happyhalloween #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

New post: "Pesticles and other hazards." (See bio or www.kelsokids.org .) Sorry for my absence. Summers are always hard on us and my health suffers. I'm playing catch up now that the heat has subsided and my hands are no longer swollen. I'm purely giddy when I see the fall leaves! 🍁 #leaferforlife #kelsokids #backtoschool #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #fall #eds

Someone did a great job with getting a haircut today! (I might have bribed him with wearing pjs, a bacon burrito, screen time, and a new toy car - but, yeah.) So proud of himself ❤️ as I am of him. . #sitstillsalon #littlemomentsbigwins #aumazing #asd #mylovelyweirdos #autism #kelsokids #stylindo #kindergartenbound #mysuperhero #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Owen trying to share applesauce with Simone. . . . #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

New post! See bio or www.kelsokids.org: One square away from despair. . In honor of my friends and fellow parents who've always been there for me with their ideas and support. Whether you're still in the thick of the early days of infamous infants or wrangling the wild creatures in our midst. Always have baby wipes, lots of patience, and requisite humor. . . . #babywipesorbust #diapering #newborns #parentinghacks #pottytraining #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

New post! See bio or www.kelsokids.org: Angry birds and other tales of home repair. . Our daughter's penchant for restorative justice via humor slays yet again in this installment of my husband's talent for calamity. We love him even if mother nature might want to get payback as much as our daughter. . Papa doesn't get cut any slack this weekend. Even on Father's day. Slide through the photos for a good laugh. . #happyfathersday #neurorainbow #autism #asd #aspergers #kelsokids #autismproud #mylovelyweirdos #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

New post, see bio or www.kelsokids.org: "I see 'wit my hands". . We've all heard the expression, “Look with your eyes and not your hands.” Idioms, expressions, euphemisms. They're a reminder of how confusing the world can be for those that are neurodivergent. . Here’s to all of the caretakers, careworkers, parents, neighbors, friends and family of our little emotional pressure pots. May the weather be fair today for you on Mother’s Day and if not that it changes quickly. All of you who care for others, young and old, thank you. . . . #happymothersday #autism #kelsokids #aumazing #adhd #thankyoucareworkers #asd #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

New post: Pursue, defend, retreat (see bio or www.kelsokids.org). A whole weekend away by myself! Once a year I try to get away and have a chance for a warm meal, undisturbed sleep, and to be able to read a book without slapped out of my hands. Here's to all the careworkers of those we love, young and old, you deserve a break. We all do. Thank you to A Mother's Rest for organizing the retreat and helping families like ours. ❤

How do you annoy your sister? Step 1, come home from school. Step 2, insist on watching the world's most annoying show. Step 3, pass out face first like a corpse on top of the remote five minutes into the show. #letsnotgetafterit #siblings #justifiableretaliation #siblinglove #neurorainbow #mylovelyweirdos #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Our dining room has been commandeered by our daughter and cat. . What to do when you're little brother drives you crazy and your parents won't give you your own room? You request a tent for your birthday and trick them into giving you your own portable bedroom. Then inform them you won't budge. Glad we could come to an arrangement... . . . #littlebrotherprotest #siblings #autism #asd #aspergers #kelsokids #neurodivergent #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

(Artwork by Leonora) Today is Autism Awareness day and month. For us, it's every day. . I sometimes get angry, resentful, frustrated at feeling as if I have to inform others and answer endless questions about a physiological condition, that is still being studied and not fully understood, that my family members happen to have. Yet I remind myself that acceptance doesn't come without first having that awareness. That insensitive, yet mostly well intentioned, questions of the uninformed serve as an opportunity. . Autism is not a disease. Autism doesn't necessarily equal genius. Autism isn't only in boys. Autism doesn't exist solely in childhood. Autism impacts the entire physiology of a person not just their mind. Autism sometimes affects language and communication skills but not their hearing. . Yes, I love my children. No, I don't wish I wouldn't have had them. Yes, it can be difficult to navigate the world with them. . Yes, those are all responses to questions I've been asked by complete strangers, neighbors, and readers. . My children can hear the taunts. They notice the stares. They agonize over wanting to be accepted. They have feelings just like anyone else. . Here's hoping we reach a status of acceptance and an awareness month is simply a reminder and not a wake up call. Not for just my kids but for the sake of all of our kids. . #autismacceptance #asd #autismawareness #autism #autismawareness2019💙 #autismawarenessmonth #autismawarenessmonth2019 #kelsokids #acceptance #autismawarenessmonthisapril #autismawarenessday #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #specialneedsparenting

She's officially 8, folks! New post, long overdue, see bio or kelsokids.org: "Tell me a story." . This week was full of surprises including her requests. Lots of one-on-one time, quiet outings, and no party. . It's hard to let go of assumptions that you don't know that you're holding onto until it confronts you. One of the many reasons I feel lucky to be in her life. . . . #thebig8 #rainbowbaby #neurorainbow #birthdays #autismforthewin #asd #neurodiverse #asdfamily #autism #neurodiversity #kelsokids #aspergers #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

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