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

Tag: Humor

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, 2022December 12, 2022 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

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

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

Open-minded, just not agreeing with you.

Most of you, since you’re reading this, understand I have a twisted sense of humor and I don’t shock easily. I’ve been told it’s biting, sarcastic, dry, droll, and once (by an exe) caustic. What I hear in my head though is “you’re funny”. I maintain this blog for my own selfish enjoyment, to document… Read More Open-minded, just not agreeing with you.

March 4, 2018 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Pillow Power

We’re pillow people. Correction, the kids and I are pillow people. My husband is not. He’s one of those folks that could sleep on a bare floor with a block under his head. I, on the other hand, am not such a person. As tough as I might be in other areas of my life… Read More Pillow Power

August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 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

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

I have a picture of your poop face.

I have a picture of your poop face. This thought runs through my head at least once a week if not a day. It’s my ace in the hole, pun intended, for when they really try my patience. I fantasize about showing it to their first date, the first time they’re awful to me in… Read More I have a picture of your poop face.

May 14, 2017 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

Love advice from kids.

If only we made friends as easily as when we were kids and if only love was as simple as sharing your snacks. Adulting is just too hard sometimes and there’s moments where I want to stay with Nora when I drop her off at school so I can join in. Nora and I were… Read More Love advice from kids.

March 29, 2017 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… Read More Am I as bad at this as I sound?

January 2, 2017January 2, 2017 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

I’m not brave.

Today has been good. I wanted to wait to write this on such a day. A day where I actively feel gratitude and blessed for my children. A day where Owen going down for a nap is a happy smile of contentment and not the exhausted deflation of relief I feel most days after listening… Read More I’m not brave.

October 28, 2016 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

HAVE A GOOD DAY!

Owen and I were holding hands as we walked back to the car along the sidewalk from 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… Read More HAVE A GOOD DAY!

October 8, 2016 Barbara KelsoLeave a comment

The grass is just deeper.

The grass might be greener but that’s only because the shit is higher on that side of the fence. I can’t recall if I heard that somewhere or if my brain just made it up so let’s say “yes” and move on. So some of you have emailed or messaged me asking if I have any… Read More The grass is just deeper.

February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 Barbara Kelso

You’re such an August.

I hate summer. I love all the other seasons. I’ve tried to embrace it, I’ve tried to adapt, but as I near forty I’m assessing my life and discerning my spiritual truths. I can’t stand being overheated, sweating, insects being on or biting me, being blinded by bright light, the smell of cheap body products… Read More You’re such an August.

November 11, 2015 Barbara Kelso

Nora-isms of September

“Mama? The moon is coming up too early!” Bedtime is evil. Remember, you can’t spell “police” without saying “pie”. Nora: “Mama, I need the “pie” piece!” Me: “Which (Lego) piece is that?” Nora: “The one with the letters that say “pie”.” Me: (Holding up one saying “POLICE”) “Nora, do you mean this one?” Nora: “Yeah!”… Read More Nora-isms of September

October 8, 2015November 7, 2015 Barbara Kelso

I’m a bad girl.

Boys will be boys and girls will be…victims?… Read More I’m a bad girl.

August 9, 2015August 9, 2015 Barbara Kelso
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