About this blog
I am the mother of five children, the youngest of whom is 29 years old and is mildly mentally handicapped and autistic. I have had many 'careers' in my lifetime, but nothing compares to the experiences I have shared with my daughter on this journey through life. My goal is not to bring the latest information on autism, give statistics or magical "fixes," or ask you to promote the latest legislation. I am only interested in helping other parents of special needs children realize that life does go on -- through difficult and sometimes tragic situations, things you didn't know and things you didn't realize you would ever need to know. In Not Different Enough, I tell our stories as honestly as I can and, if possible, always with a sense of humor.
Mother's Day gifts I've received
Having five children means I have received Mother's Day gifts in every shape, size and category over the last (let's just say many) years.
Kalisha's new obsession
Nothing and no one could ever take the place of the Colts in Kalisha's head and heart. However, there isn't much going on "Colts wise" right now and Kalisha needs to be fixated on something.
Which one do you like?
Sometimes I just say ..."what????" No matter how long I have known Kalisha or think I have covered all the bases, she is quite astute at creating a situation I have not covered.
Budget and the Vera Bradley sale: oxymoron?
As you may or may not know, Kalisha and money are not always the best of friends. Actually they are, if she has the amount she wants to spend as she wants.
Afraid to say I enjoy it
Kalisha really, really wanted to go to "Disney On Ice" last weekend. She posted on Facebook, asking if any of her friends wanted to go with her, but she didn't have any takers.
Let's try this again
Easter morning started with a slight argument about what Kalisha was choosing to wear to church that morning.
Tender heart
Kalisha's main form of transportation is the Citilink bus system. It affords her some independence, although she has met some real loons on the bus, also.
Kalisha and her DVDs
Kalisha is definitely a DVD collector. She has nearly 200 of them.
This could work in my favor ... or not
As you may know, Kalisha has a boyfriend. In fact, they are planning to get married ... but not until October 2014 (whew).
Inquiring minds want to know
Kalisha has been asking questions of people since she learned to talk. I always said she asked the questions we adults wanted to ask, but were too polite to do so.
