A Mommy Story

Sep 9, 2013

Checking In On My Healthier Living Goals

September 9, 2013 By Christina

I realized I haven't provided any updates on my weight/healthy living goals lately. I'm proud that I'm still mostly soda-free, and hoping to keep it that way. We haven't bought a 12-pk of soda since … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: healthy living

Sep 4, 2013

Becoming a Behavior Detective and Advocating for My Daughter at School

September 4, 2013 By Christina

The start of each school year brings anxiety for any parent and child, I think. But when your child has special needs, that anxiety is magnified. Early on, it wasn't so difficult. Cordy was in a … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy, school

Sep 3, 2013

I Left Reality Behind For Labor Day Weekend

September 3, 2013 By Christina

Some people spend their Labor Day weekends watching football and having cookouts. Aaron and I spent our weekend in Atlanta at DragonCon, surrounded by sci-fi and fantasy geeks, many in … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: geek paradise, travel

Aug 30, 2013

Learning To Be Social

August 30, 2013 By Christina

Back in June, Cordy had to go through a re-evaluation in order to continue receiving county assistance for her therapy. Basically, they wanted her to be tested again to make sure she still had autism … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy, daily life Tagged With: girls, social skills

Aug 28, 2013

She’s Ready For Her Close-Up

August 28, 2013 By Christina

Over the weekend we spent a day with some friends at a beautiful house out in the country. We look forward to this get-together every year, and the kids get excited as the day gets closer, wondering … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Mira

Aug 26, 2013

My To-Do List Needs Some Weeding

August 26, 2013 By Christina

It just occurred to me that August is nearly over, which means summer is nearly over. And I'm now baffled as to where the time went? I've been told the years fly by faster as we get older, and I'm … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: domestic zero, home

Aug 22, 2013

Back To School, Back To Routine

August 22, 2013 By Christina

Yesterday was the first day back to school for my two. Cue angels singing, right? It's no surprise that I was happy to send them back to school after a week and a half with them at home while I tried … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, Mira, school