Lizze is sick and the boys are driving me crazy. They have a ton of energy and are in desperate need of an outlet. Seeing as we can't really spend time in our yard, for various reasons, including safety, we need to find something else. The boys are bored of always going to the same park so I figured I'd take them hiking at Quail Hollow. I'm not really in the mood to take this on, especially alone but being a parent isn't always easy and we sometimes have to do things we don't feel like doing. It's actually a pretty nice day and it would be nice if we could take advantage of it. It's in the 50's and partly sunny, so why not do some hiking. On the…

Good morning folks. ☺ Last night before bed, I decided to do something this morning that I haven't done in a long time time. I know this is going to sound weird but I haven't cooked a family breakfast in I can't tell you how long. Sounds terrible doesn't it? Honestly, yes and no. The reality is that I love cooking. I love cooking for my family. That's not the issue here. The problem has been that my family is very, very, very difficult to cook for because of all the sensory related food issues. I used to try and cook three meals a day but it became too much. It wasn't just cooking three meals, it often meant cooking a unique meal for each person in the house, three…

While this is meant to be somewhat humorous, it's also trying to make a point. Statements like these are not helpful. They can can be annoying and even downright offensive. I can't tell you how many times I've heard things like: You should use a sticker chart because all kids respond to sticker charts. You need to discipline your child and they won't act that way. Are you sure he's Autistic because he doesn't look Autistic. Don't worry, he'll outgrow it. He's just a picky eater, and he'll eat when he's hungry. I know all about Autism, I've seen Rain Man. I will say that a good number of the people who have said these things to me have been well intentioned. They mean well but at the same time,…