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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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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

Once a mummy, always a mummy.

“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.”… Read More Once a mummy, always a mummy.

October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

I have a rash on my head.

There are so many topics they don’t prepare you for in those birthing and parenting books, so many things I wish someone had been honest with me about before I had Nora, and to that point I say to my friend two months away from giving birth to her first child, “Greer, this one is… Read More I have a rash on my head.

April 24, 2018 Barbara Kelso2 Comments

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

July 30, 2017July 30, 2017 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Cheese

I try to say something the kids think is strangely funny or naughty to get them to smile for pictures. When I was a kid, I panicked when someone said “smile” because it normally meant I was suppose to hide being scared or that I was injured. It’s that feeling of being anxious and having… Read More Cheese

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Did it break down?

My daughter peaks over my shoulder, sees the photo of the Tri-Met Max train below the headlines, “Is that our train? Are you reading about trains?…” I tuck my phone away and surprise hug her close as I wipe away tears. She giggles and wiggles lose, sees my tears and runs for a tissue for me, “Are… Read More Did it break down?

May 27, 2017May 27, 2017 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

It’s a mother of a day.

The day started with being awake for two hours and longing for coffee as I awaited the “surprise” breakfast in bed. I listened to the chaos in the other room and wondered how long till someone cried. All the while feeling guilty for not being more appreciative on the day I’ve been told that everyone… Read More It’s a mother of a day.

May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

I got the kindergarten blues.

We were arguing. Everything was an emotionally charged exchange from what socks to wear to if we would even need them since our big plan was puzzles, indoors. It was the day before Kindergarten, and all through the house, every creature was stirring and I was an irritable louse. Cheese puffs were consumed, coffee kept… Read More I got the kindergarten blues.

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment
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