gee look i missed august.......

OK OK so i slack off again. i have been a very busy mommy.August was the beginning of the official football and cheerleading season. Did I say cheerleading? Yep! I am a first year cheerleading mommy. My daughter wanted to be a cheerleader and by george she is. Lucky me..lol! I am also a second year football mommy as well. So our Saturdays are spent at the football field. My daughter cheers for the 9 year old football team and my son plays for the 11-12 year old team. So a mom who never really liked football now watches 3 games every Saturday. Needless to say I am learning a lot about football. There are those Saturdays when I have to work the concession stand between the two games. That is always lots of fun. Oh both of these 2 kids of mine are also involve with scouts.
Now my oldest, the autistic one, had a psy appointment. Well on his blood work his insulin came back on the high side for a second time. So now we are on limit sugar intake watch. Like this kid needed more problems. So now we have to fight, oops meant supervise what he can eat vs what he is use to eating.
My daughter, you know the cheerleader, as started her second round of testing for glaucoma which won't be finish till November sometime.
Oh and school started august 23rd. I now have 2 in middle school and only one in the immediate school.
Well this is just a rough overview of August hopefully I will be back to post soon.

A quote

God knew there would be children with Autism --and in honor of them He made the planets in the solar system spin round and round, round and round ....... Author unknown

Friday the 13th

Do you have it? Do you know what it is? It is the fear of Friday the 13th. A specialized form of this fear is triskaidekaphobia,a phobia (fear) of the number thirteen.

That has long ago origins.
It has roots traced all the way to Biblical times, when the 13th guest at the Last Supper betrayed Jesus and caused his Crucifixion, which was held on a Friday.Friday’s ill-fated day in superstition is believed to result from the belief that it was the day of the week on which Eve tempted Adam.


Whatever the origin, by the late Middle Ages both Friday and the number 13 were considered bearers of misfortune.

Are you laughing? Are you sure you don't have it? Then think about this:

would you fly on Friday the 13th?

Would you get married on Friday the 13th?

Would you have a dinner party with 13 guest?

Would you stay on the 13th floor of the hotel?

If given the option would you give birth on Friday the 13th?

would you go to camp on Friday th 13th?(for those of u that remember I had to throw that one in)



Got you thinking now don't I.



. Among the activities viewed as taboo to do on a Friday are: setting sail on a ship; moving house; beginning any new work; writing a letter; knitting; starting a journey; and, believe it or not, cutting your nails. In both England and America the custom to hang criminals on a Friday earned it the reputation of Hangman’s day.

It seems one activity offers some promise on a Friday - sleeping. The thought is, if you repeat the dream you had during the night to a family member on Friday morning the dream would come true. It is certainly worth a try, assuming of course you only tell your family about the dreams you want to come true.




Disclaimer: this post was only meant for fun. After all i did leave it on a good note!

IT's been how long since I post?! What have I been doing?!

Well it has been a very long time since I posted, but that is life when living with an autistic child. December and January was not a good month for him too many routine disruptions and a car accident. February was a bit better and I can't remember what happen in March. April I had the worst Easter dinner ever.The first mistake was letting my sister take care of everything(now we all do bring things with us). We did have a ham but everything else was macaroni salad, regular salad, pasta salad, potato salad, chips. I have nothing against any of those foods just having them all at the same time. I myself brought 4 homemade pies and two cheesecakes(i was in charge of dessert). But that's enough about Easter. May brought one of the many birthday parties of my family(including extended).The party was a roller skating party, not the first one we have been to. When it was time to eat my oldest autistic son got up to go eat, well he move too fast and his feet ended up in front of him and he landed on his back. TIP:For those of you who don't know my autistic son has a very,very,high pain tolerance. He proceeded to get up and eat cake and pizza. He also walk around in his skates some more (he never goes out in the rink he just walks around in his skates). When we left I took to get them sandals at Wal mart. On the drive home he starts telling me he can't move his arm, so when we get home i check his arm and he jerks away when i touch his elbow by now it is 6:30pm on Sunday. Well I figure I will take him to the doctor the following day.But for some reason i get up and take him to urgent care. I don't know why i took I just got up and did it, my mom told me it was just my mommy senses kicking in. Anyways, when we see the doctor at urgent care he says he doesn't think it is broken but he was going to take a xray anyways. That turn out to be a good thing. His upper arm was broke just below the growth plate,so they send us all the way downtown to Children's hospital. At children's they put him in a splint and a sling then tell us to follow up in three days in the ortho clinic. At the clinic 3 days later they take the splint off and put him in a sling and wrap. They wouldn't put in a cast cause the cast would have to go from his wrist to over his shoulder and with him being autistic they didn't think he would tolerate it. So since may may I have fought with my son about not using or moving his arm(did i mention it was his right arm). He has kept me hopping. So that's what happen in May. June school was out and there was Cub scout day camp where i my middle son and my volunteer for the week. Then my daughter attended girl scout day camp and VBS was also that same week where I taught. Then on June 30 my middle son turn 12 and my Mother in law arrive in town. also in that last week into July I also got the decluttering itch and declutter my home. Not an easy job cause you see I am a hopeless pack rat. But let me tell you my house is now at this moment completely declutter.

Hopefully I don't take as long to blog again but with my life you never know.

the countdown is on

There is exactly 25 days to Christmas ...............and 31 days till i get my first teenager!!!!

Once in a blue moon

You know how people say that only happens once in a blue moon ? Well i had that "blue moon " moment on Thanksgiving and it lasted till Sunday afternoon. I have no idea what color the moon was but someone likes me.
My daughter went to my moms for Thanksgiving break starting the Wednesday before. Well i am not sure how it happen, but i left Thanksgiving dinner with no kids. The other two (my boys) one left with my mom(so she had 2 of 3 ) and the other one stay at my brothers'.

A WHOLE WEEKEND WITH NO KIDS!! that never happens and wonders never cease.
i will leave to your imagination what happen this pass weekend with no kids......just me and hubby.............

As Josie and Jed walk into the school building they ran into Jeana and Ryan.
"So how are you surviving this morning?", Jeana ask Josie as the guys talked to each other off to the side.
"It started out painful but is starting to get better since Jed took pity on me." replied Josie.
Jeana laughed as she said,"I am sure Jed did."
"Josie, Jeana come over here." yelled Ryan. "Why not come with me and Jed today instead of going to classes?"
"I'm in."said Jeana.
"So am I." chimed Josie.
So Jeana and Josie stash their bags in there lockers and were off. They jumped into Jed's car and sped out of the parking lot. Jed headed the car toward a house he knew he could get just about anything he wanted, he's cousin's house.

Jed's cousin, Justin, was knowing well around the neighborhood as the one stop spot. Justin look up from what he was doing and saw Jed driving up with a car load.
"Well it looks like my cousin has bought something interesting." said Justin to his partner.
" Very interesting." said Justin's partner,Mick, as he was eyeing the girls.
" What's up bro?" yelled Jed as the gang got out of the car and headed up the steps to the house.
" Who our your new friends cuzin."
" This is Josie and Jeana and you know Ryan."
" What's up?"said Ryan. " We came for a little sumthin' for a small party of our own."
" Of your own?" smirk Mick. "Why not just join us here for awhile."
Justin smiled at Mick knowing what he was up to. The girls look at the guys and at the same time said ,"Why not."
" The day has just got very interesting." said Justin to Mick as they went into the house.

Jed and Ryan got the girls some drinks. Josie choke on the first sop she took and the gang laugh.
" A little stronger then I am used too." sputter out Josie.
"Then what your used too?" laughed Jena. "Since when are you used to anything but pop."
" What do we have here on the table?" spied Ryan
"Some odds and ends."replied Justin. " were getting a delivery in this afternoon."
" Want to make some money?" asked Mick to the boys.
Having done it before the boys smiled slyly and reply yes.
"Now wait a minute, I don't know about this." said Josie nervously.
" It'll be alright.",piped up Jeana,"They do it all the time. Come on it'll be something to do."
"Sure why not."said Josie wearily.
So the boys gather up what was ling around on the table and headed for town where all the kids hung out. Even though it was only late morning the place was hopping. The boys went to work and in a few hours they had made their final sale. The gang headed back to Justin's house to finish up the dealing.
" How it go?" ask Justin.
" A complete sale out." said Jed.
"Great!! You can have an split half the money." told Mick.
" Time to party! Let's go!! said Ryan handing money to Mick.
"Why not stay here and party?" Justin suggested slyly. "Then it won't cost you a thing. You are after all family."

I'm still here

I am still here and haven't forgot about the story. It is just between doctor appointments and sick kids I haven't had time but no fear i have began tyoing the next installment.

It was a warm spring day when she awoke in her shabby little house next to the railroad tracks wondering what life would behold something new for her today. Josie was getting ready for school dreaming about the day she would be able to blow this town and find a life of her own. Josie headed for the bus stop for another day of school, wondering why she was going at all. It wasn't like she was going to be able to go to college my any means imaginable. Money was very scarce in her family as was food at times. She let out a sigh knowing at least she was going to get at least one hot meal today.

The bell sounded to end the school day. As Josie was walking out to get on the bus for the ride home her friend Jeana and a couple of boys pulled along side her in a car.
"Come get in the car and have some fun with us." Jeana yelled out the window of the car.
" I can't.", said Josie, "I've got to get home."
" Come on and have a little fun Josie. What can you lose." said Jeana to Josie as the boys chimed in.
Josie thought it over . What did she have to lose, not much she thought. Josie got into the car with them and the car speed off.

They ended up at a house the boys, Jed and Ryan , knew. Their seem to be a party going on already in full swing. Josie and Jeana started looking around and what they saw amaze Jeana and shocked Josie. There was beer and jack and beam about any hard liquor you could think of as well as drugs of every kind. Jeana grab a beer and then gave one to Josie. They follow the boys through the house out toward the pool.

Jed found and lit up a dooby and passed it to Ryan who took a hit and passed it to Jeana. After Jeana took a hit she passed it to Josie. Josie took it and thought for a moment, what do I have to lose, then took her first hit of marijuana ever. She passed it back to Jed.

The night wore on for Josie. The higher she got the more free she felt, something she had never felt before. The night wore on as she and Jeana dance the night away with the guys. Josie felt the night go by in a blur. It was after 2am when she got home Josie sneak back into her bedroom window as to not wake anyone.

When Josie awoke the next morning she felt as though she had been ran over by the train that passes by her house. She painfully got dressed for school and has she headed out her bedroom door she realize the pain was about to get worse. Her mother was waiting in the kitchen doorway to great her and Josie could tell by the look on her mother's face it wasn't going to be good.

"Where were you all after school and all night for that matter?"her mom asked.
"NOwhere!" replied Josie
"You had to be somewhere cause you weren't here." her mom said loudly.
" What does it matter." Josie winced.
" It matters to me, Josie." her mom said losing her patience.
" It only matters to you cause I wasn't her to babysit for free or do the other hundred things that you should be doing. I just wanted to have some fun, it not like I have anything to lose." yelled Josie as she ran out the door and to the bus holding her head.
"Josie wait! Come back here!" yelled her mom, but it was too late the bus had pulled away.

When Josie got to school Jed was waiting for her.
" I have something just for you." Jed said slyly.
"What would that be?" smiled Josie
Jed showed Josie what was in his hand. It was a couple of pills.
"It'll help you with your headache." smiled Jed.
Josie took them from him and swallowed them in one gulp. Her and Jed were laughing as they went into the school building.



Next installment coming soon.......

It is another day with another chance to start anew .(hahahahahaha) Any way why do husbands tend to ignore the obvious. Then when it gets to real the make it your job. Anyone who has or knows of an autistic child knows just how hard it can be to be a parent to one. This always falls on to my plate. Now don't get me wrong it isn't just my oldest kid this happens with it is all three. I but hubby couldn't even tell you thier teachers name let alone what they are allergic too. But he isn't all bad when it the good times he steps right up and in the bad times steps away leaving it to me wether i am ready or not. But I am glad that tide is now turning due to the fact kids grow up. Now that my son is taller then me already at tweleve (and a 145 pounds to boot) my hubby has been force to take part in those bad times. We will see how it goes.......

Ok I am new at this but I will give it a try. My life is far from normal and i live in a catch 22. To clarify this Iwill start with family make up. I have been married for 14 years(not bad for someone who is only 32). My husband is 7 years older then I, but there was no cradle robbing we dated for 3 years before we married; a month after I graduated high school. Moving on..

My oldest child is 12 will be 13 New Years Eve; he has autism and amild developmental delay and possible ocd. My son also recently required a bipap machine. He function at the moment between a 7-8 yearold level. He keeps life most interesting and busy. My middle child is also mildly delayed and has disruptive behavior disoder. His greatest joy is that he played football this falland finish the season 6-4. He is also a Cub Scout. My youngest child, my girl, has visual processing disorder which is a learning disability. She is also a Girl Scout.

Me, myself, and I do not "work". In the occupation question i write volunteer. My various titles include Cub scout leader, cub scout committee chair,girl scout leader,Service unit Cookie manger,Sunday school teacher, surrogate parent. Has you see i do not "work" as my husband reminds me often.

Now for the catch 22......

Since I don't work my children recieve ssi and a medical card. The ssi goes up and down to go with what my husband earns. For the last few years i have wanted to go back to work(hahaha) but then the catch 22 comes into play. If I go to work kids will lose thier health care. Well put them on your husband insurance you say well if we did it would cost over $100 a week, well you will make that up with the job you would have ;true except .....My oldestis autistic a preexisiting condition. My son is on 7 different meds to control behavior and a bipap machine not too mention the 3 to 4 doctor appointments i run to a month. And there is that pesky daycare problem of them not taking 12 year olds let alone a 13 year old (which he will be in 2 months). Hence my catch 22. talk about a mess up situation.

But life is good and quiet even if it is only for a moment.