Reference to autism on 90210 last night—

Something Ethan said on 90210 last night made me think. He was in the woods with a friend and just talking. He said this: Ethan: “People think I’m someone different than I am.” Friend, Liam: “Let me ask you something, why do you smile?” Ethan: “I smile because I don’t want to cause trouble for [...]

Spring is in the air!

Well, maybe not for long, but after a few months of a blanket of snow continuously it was so nice to see the grass this week!! We had snow pretty much continuously since November with maybe 2 short breaks. I love winter, but it was getting to be too much!

I never posted my 08 goals–

So thought I’d post here. I will then look over them over the next week and make up my 09 goals. I don’t even expect to reach some of these, it’s just good to have them all written down to have an awareness of them. 2008 GOALS (the year that will be over TOMORROW! wow) [...]

Christmas 08

It’s a good thing I love Christmas, as it comes whether you want it to or not! Pics in flickr I’m going to order the kids presents today, and Colleen is having a little party for her friends this Friday night. Next Saturday the 20th is the family party. I look forward to that every [...]

Last week’s trip & Halloween!

I seem to be unable to handle NaBloPoMo this year – maybe next year!! Pictures of last week’s outing—more soon! Halloween, Ryan at Taco Bell, Colleen & Ashleigh

Kiddo-update

CHRIS: Chris has slept like 4/5 nights now and we’re so pleased! Dad took him to Home Depo the other day and he had a lot of fun with that, and he also took two walks around our neighborhood. He seems to be doing better after his med adjustment (Abilify went from 10mg to 15mg.) [...]

Ryan’s new aide –

0419200804361 Originally uploaded by criscollrj. 8 hours today with Ryan – he is really enjoying her! They were coloring outside while Rog grilled us yummy chicken, burgers, and hot dogs. Chris enjoyed a lot of time outside too and had two walks and an outing to the playground. Ryan also played at the playground for [...]

All things are possible

Things have been rough in a lot of ways lately – Chris has been staying up all night just about every 2-3 days lately, and there’s been continuous illness it seems with the kids. But we have a new situation coming up where we will have 40 hours a week of help for the kids. [...]

Spring and smoke are in the air!

0406200804360 Originally uploaded by criscollrj. Our first bonfire of ’08. We and the boys enjoyed the some hot dogs and a beautiful 60 degree day – Colleen and her friend came over later and had fun by the fire. Damp though – we didn’t keep the fire going as long as we will later in [...]

My latest –

This was my day yesterday — (below) Today I’m just going to try and catch up a little, do some dishes and laundry and pick up, and do a schedule so I can get all my work done (I’ll attach that too!) (from my transcription board) I have to take a break – « on: [...]