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I, Owen!

July 28, 2018 — 2 Comments

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Kelso Kids: Pooflinger Paparazzi

Kelso Kids: Pooflinger Paparazzi

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Dueling art stations. Brother likes to copy sister and decided he would make the same painting except there was some miscommunication. She announced that hers is titled "Happy Tree". His response? "Oooh, I thought it toilet brush." . Artistic temper tantrum ensued. . . . #artistictemper #mylovelyweirdos #autism #autismforthewin #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Leonora's art continues to astound me. Admittedly, this is paint-by-numbers but I know my own attempt and many others would not look like this. This is one of the few high points of the last two weeks. . I had hoped this year would be better, different at least, but so far it's just as challenging if not more so. In time, I can elaborate but for now I cannot. . Best wishes to all of you and I'll try to write more when my arthritic hands have improved and matters have settled. . . . #lovetrumpshate #autism #neurodiversity #equality #neurorainbow #equity #autismacceptance #autismforthewin #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Leonora made us all balloon hats that mean we're "number 1", all of us. They in no way look like we're giving you the finger...or worse. . . . #balloonanimals #happynewyear2019 #happynye2019 #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #mylovelyweirdos

Work hard or die tryin' girl. Hello 2019. . . . #bobsburgersforever #bobsburgers #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #autismacceptance #autismacceptance #autismforthewin #happynewyear2019

Happy new year's eve. May yours be more calm than ours.❤ 🥂🎉🎊❤ . . . #kelsokids #happynye2018 #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

"BM" award from Leonora. "It says you're the "best mom"." That's right folks, I got my "BM" badge for Queen Bowel Movement a.k.a. Best Mom. Don't be jealous. . (I know, I said we were on a break, Social Media. But I had a hot toddy last night and got to missing you and now here we are. First cup of coffee of the day and I felt like sharing.) . . . #bmbadge #bmaward #bestmom #autismforthewin #specialneedsparenting #asd #ilovemyweirdos #autism #mylovelyweirdos #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Happy holidays everyone. Much love and best wishes for this new year. I'm thankful for all of you that have been supportive and kind to me. . I'll be on a brief hiatus from social media to celebrate the new year but I'll be back soon. . #happyholidays #sayiloveyou #magicofchildhood #lovetrumpshate #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Thank you to everyone for following our page and the hijinx of our family. May 2019 bring everyone joy, Owen's stocking wish of "dry comfy pants", and Leonora's of "candy that doesn't make you gassy". . . . #bestnine2018 #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

Scooter races and Lego arguments followed by combative pony doll salon accessorizing while watching Christmas Vacation on repeat. I agree, Clark, where's the Tylenol. . . . #adhdfueled #autism #notenoughbooze #dontneedssugar #derangedelves #autismforthewin #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

This is my "to do" list for today. Note the time and the priorities. . Cooking for kids with allergies and family that could out do Julia Child for standards of food quality. No pressure. . They'll be here by 9am. . I love them really...Did I buy enough bourbon? . . . #aimlow #mediocrecooking #nailedit #iaintnofoodie #autismforthewin #foodallergies #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

(Swipe through the pics...) Happy holidays to you all. I know I haven't written much lately. Between the arthritis in my hands and the stress of life, I haven't been myself. Yet moments like these remind me of the beauty around us and why I keep fighting for my kids and in this life. To accept the ugliness around us is to let it win. . We were walking home from a therapy appointment the other night and Leonora wanted to count the Santas in the window display. It was cold, raining, and I was tired. I stood patiently hoping she would tire of counting when it occurred to me that it was a great opportunity for practicing our multiplication skills. As I explained how to multiply by counting the rows a larger lesson struck me. I had forgotten the hope I felt at her age. My voice trailed off and I simply took in her delight. . I don't wish for anything for Christmas anymore. I haven't in a long time. Not just because it feels wasteful, or I worry over the expense, but because I stopped focusing on hoping for anything for myself beyond improving the lives of my kids. How do you ask Santa for the world to be kinder to your kids? Or for your child to stop melting down? For the bullying to stop and their worries to disappear. . Every time I can get Owen to eat and keep his food down I rejoice. Every successful trip to the potty is celebrated. Every milestone is rejoiced whether it's considered late or minor by others. . I try to find the humor and it sustains my hope not just for them but in this world. Here's to you and your families that you find the same in the darkest of times. May your holidays be joyful and your new year bright with humor and hope. . #lovetrumpshate #resist #autismforthewin #equality #neurodiversity #autism #autismacceptance #bullying #mylovelyweirdos #kelsokids #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi

New post: "Pre-soil and repeat." (See bio or www.kelsokids.org) . Never would I guess that I would have to explain why we don't plug up the toilet. . Or try to convince someone to LET me wipe their ass. . Or that their mastering of the toilet would boost their self-esteem. . It's a glamorous life I lead. . . . #pottytrainingonthespectrum#mylittleweirdos #adhd #wipeandrepeat #autism #asd #neurodiverse #kelsokids #specialneeds #specialneedsparent #specialneedsparenting #kelsokidspooflingerpaparazzi #bullying

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