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Normalizing sensory needs, A call to action

Warning: the first video could be a trigger for people with visual sensitivities. What is your favorite view? Think about why it really sticks with you. Is it the sounds or smells? Maybe it’s the colors? Are you calm or excited? This is one of my daughter’s favorite views. It both stimulates and calms her,Continue reading “Normalizing sensory needs, A call to action”

Becoming a better listener through modeling AAC

January and February are all about me focusing on being more present in my life, and for my children. Being present includes listening. That is not just listening with our ears, it’s with our eyes, too. So here’s an AHA! Moment. She is listening. Our little Doodlebug is always listening. Of course she is. ButContinue reading “Becoming a better listener through modeling AAC”

Learning how to measure time

We live in a world of dates, deadlines and milestones. I catch myself measuring each special moment and holiday in reference to “last year” or the “last time.” The good news is we are beyond grateful for having the chance to say these words. We loved those moments like they might really be our last.Continue reading “Learning how to measure time “

No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk

Yes, we had some milk spillage tonight, and no, that is not a yoga pose or a new form of child punishment. I mean come on folks, ain’t no thang in this house — especially on a night like this. I was so calm when I heard the telling “oops” from behind me. But honestly,Continue reading “No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk”

Six Years Ago

Feeling sentimental because six years ago (back in June), we held this roly-poly tomato-red little guy in our arms and didn’t know what to call him. This grumpy, pensive little porker with a big appetite. Fast forward six years, and other than that appetite you’ve changed so very much! This week alone you have demonstratedContinue reading “Six Years Ago”

Under Control: An Epilepsy Update

Control is not something I feel I have much of these days. It takes so much for us to just maintain a normal routine, and that’s mostly out of our hands, too. It depends on who is sleeping well and who is hungry and if I don’t get away when Our Princess is sleeping, thenContinue reading “Under Control: An Epilepsy Update”