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Having Himself a Merry Little Autistic Christmas

“What should we get the boy for Christmas?” Another year, same phone call.  It’s not an unusual question to get from grandparents, whether your kid is autistic or not.  Of course with my neurotypical boy, the answer’s easy:  anything Power Rangers, Lego, Spider-Man, Harry Potter, or Black Panther-related is going to be a hit.  With my autistic boy, though?  That one’s a little tougher. Part … Continue reading Having Himself a Merry Little Autistic Christmas

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I’m Dreaming of a Dad’s Snow Day

I’m dreaming of a Dad’s Snow Day, With every child’s sleepless night. When my head beats like a piston, and the kids won’t listen, Those buses can still run in the snow. I’m dreaming of a Dad’s Snow day. An empty house would be such a delight. Just one day would make everything better, and my chest feel not so tight. I’m dreaming of a … Continue reading I’m Dreaming of a Dad’s Snow Day

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The Twelve Days of Craziness

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, Mommy and Daddy begged for these: 12 Hours for sleeping, 11 Maids-a-cleaning, 10 Amazon Prime orders shipping, 9 Grown-up-movie viewings, 8 Adult beverages chilling 7 Days of no screaming, 6 Chefs to do the cooking, 5 More days off 4 Filled-up flasks 3 Bottles of aspirin 2 Contented kids And an offer to keep them tonight from Grammyyyyyy!! Happy Holidays, Everyone!     Continue reading The Twelve Days of Craziness

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