D either loves staying at home all the time, or he’s going stir crazy enough that his brain is forcing him to talk. For the last few weeks I’ve noticed he’s been taking pictures of random things with his iPad. Most of the pictures are of the TV on his favorite shows - although, he … Continue reading “I take a picture”
Author: fourjordans
Autism family looking to spread awareness and understanding one adventure at a time. Amateur parent doing our best for my kids.
Written from the perspective of G Jordan.
ABA Therapy? Is that you?
I may not have been as vocal about the fight to get D ABA therapy lately but it's still been an uphill battle. The new insurance has been somewhat cooperative and they're acting like they're going to pay for full-time ABA but I'm not holding my breath, and to be honest, I've stopped worrying about … Continue reading ABA Therapy? Is that you?
Balloon
I am somewhat of a germaphobe. One of my least favorite things to do is wash chicken. It is for this reason that there is always a box of latex gloves on my kitchen counter. Recently, my kids have taken ownership of them and figured out they can make balloons at will. We’re done with … Continue reading Balloon
Fire Drill
Some days working full-time can be more stressful after you get home. Shortly after returning to school post-Christmas break D had a fire drill. I came home after picking up A at daycare and my dad was in a somber mood, unusual for him. I noticed D was keeping his distance from Papa, unusual for … Continue reading Fire Drill
“He’ll Go When He’s Ready”
I can't begin to tell you how much I disliked that phrase when D was four. It felt like a cop out. There wasn't enough wording to make me understand my son just wasn't ready to potty-train. And then he was. Out of the blue, D decided he would use the toilet all on his … Continue reading “He’ll Go When He’s Ready”
Jersey Mike’s Subs
It was late last Sunday and we couldn't decide what to eat for dinner. We went to Half-Priced Books to see if any of the cookbooks inspired our appetite - no luck. We ended up at Jersey Mike's Subs. It was only my dad, A and myself. When we walked in, A was her usual … Continue reading Jersey Mike’s Subs
Back-to-Pre-K
Summer 2019 came and went and took the "hiatus" I was on with it. A couple of updates: Baby A is now three (so I can't call her Baby A anymore), I got a promotion at work, we bought and moved into a new home - all while juggling swim classes for D and dance … Continue reading Back-to-Pre-K
Disperse
It's not a secret that my parents are divorcing and the chain of events following the announcement are starting to snowball. Last Friday, my dad came to live with us and to be completely honest: I feel like I won the lottery. As happy as I am that my dad is here, I still worry … Continue reading Disperse
Chick-Fil-A
Story time y'all! Every so often I have a Friday off from work and pick up D from school. This particular Friday he got his progress note or report card. I skimmed through it at a red light and was so proud of D's progress I decided to take him to Chick-Fil-A for lunch. I … Continue reading Chick-Fil-A
Daycare Drama Queen
Baby A has been going to daycare for a month now, it is the same daycare she went to as an infant and D before her. Yesterday, I walked by the front office on my way to pick up Baby A from her class and I overheard the director speaking to a parent about their … Continue reading Daycare Drama Queen
