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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

please stop growing.

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Kid needs a haircut. He is staring into the camera lens for his Aunt Jenny. Note, when my camera comes out, he runs for the hills. I guess s...
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Thursday, June 14, 2012

we live on a mountain.

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I always thought I would travel the world, experience different cultures, dip my toes in every ocean. So far in my 37 years on this earth...
Tuesday, June 05, 2012

tmi tuesday: don't snort your wellbutrin up your nose.

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Wednesday Burrito Lunch Date After two visits with a psychiatrist, he was able to determine that I am not bipolar, and I am not schizoph...
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Monday, June 04, 2012

helping your child with autism make friends.

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The one thing that I want for Max to have more than anything in the world, is friends. That sounds like a simple thing, but for that to b...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

when behaviours come back: the joy of autism (my ass).

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This past month, Max has been putting us through our paces. When I say it's a good thing he's cute and looks like an angel when h...
Friday, May 18, 2012

gymnastics as part of autism treatment.

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As part of Max's treatment for autism, he recently started taking gymnastics at the Oakville Gymnastics Club . I was hesitant to enro...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

autism bumper cars.

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When the going gets tough, I get quiet. This I know for sure. It has been a roller coaster of a month, filled with a lot of fun stuff and...
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Monday, April 23, 2012

max is six!

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Max turned six years old today. I am not sure I believe it. I remember the day he was born like it was yesterday, yet the last six years ...
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Sunday, April 22, 2012

fundraiser for mateo - autism from a mother's perspective.

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Max at his 2nd birthday party (a week before his sister Cameron came into the world and changed his life forever) This afternoon I had t...
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Wednesday, April 04, 2012

dirty little secrets.

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After my last post, a few people expressed concern about the fact that I divulged that I suffer from depression and I am seeking medical t...
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Monday, April 02, 2012

sunny day, sweepin’ the clouds away.

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Have you ever witnessed something so raw, so base, that you realized that everything you thought about what "the bottom" looked ...
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Monday, March 26, 2012

max update: even with autism, the kid's got game.

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Max has had an incredible week. And yes, I know he looks terribly unhappy in this photo, but it has more to do with me attempting to take ...
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

mothering a child with autism: the loneliest job in the world.

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This past week there was an article in the Huffington Post about special needs parenting that truly hit home. Reading it, I thought to m...
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Thursday, March 08, 2012

step aboard the autism dragon boat ride.

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Lately, when I'm asked "How are things going", I'm really not sure where to start. Me? Well, I'm still fighting the go...
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

colouring the blues away.

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If you suffer from depression, you will understand me when I say that on some days I wonder if I will ever feel better – or at the very le...
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Thursday, February 23, 2012

when your child with autism blows your mind.

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Cameron and I spend a fair amount of time colouring together. Max has never really been interested in joining us. This past week I picked up...
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Thursday, February 16, 2012

a chain of flowers.

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My mom and dad are in town for a quick visit from the west coast this week. Since she is the one who nurtured my love for the arts, I rea...
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Monday, February 06, 2012

mental health monday: when were you happiest?

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Recovering from this pneumonia is a trip. I was going to say it's a son of a bitch , but in light of the photo of myself and Max righ...
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Thursday, February 02, 2012

everything's gonna be alright.

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January was a disaster. Which is a real pisser, because it had the makings of an incredible month. Painting classes, plans to start the n...
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Thursday, January 05, 2012

embrace the journey, forget about the destination.

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Results are very important to me. In fact, perfection is preferred, and planned for. Even the things I do to "relax" are about c...
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