I have my moments but these are the moments I want to brainwash my boys to remember! I am the type that would sit with my boys and play with Matchbox Cars for hours while they were younger. I am the one that enjoyed the Eric Carl books WAY too much and loved reading them…
Superstar Kids
Nature or nurture? I have this ‘disagreement’ with my husband at times about celebrities. Are you born to be Sean White, Serena and Venus Williams, Brittany Spears and Justin Timberlake? My husband says yes and I disagree! This post is a bit like Marriage Ref and I am going to plead my case: What I…
Mommy Time Out
“Mommy I think you need a timeout” I will never forget those words!! Waiting at the check out stand with two young boys wanting ALL the candy they perfectly display by the Cashiers. MOMMY MOMMY MOMMY MOM MOM MOM MOMMY—I was about to blow and I think it was written ALL over my face because…
Who’s to blame for my IQ score?
A lawyer. A career in the field of law was what he pursued until his passion took him on a detour to the field of Psychology. Alfred Binet was fascinated with intelligence! Binet was passionate enough about his work that began working in the field of Psychology with no formal study. He was driven by…
Stay at Home Mom
Had you met me even 5 years ago this would have been my opening statement: “Hello, my name is Francis. I have served in the Navy, I have traveled the world, I got a degree in Computer Information Systems, and I’m so excited about Working!!” I was a walking resume! I thought if I just…
Follow Friday
My Fantastic Friends that I would love to share with you! I love following them and I gain a lot for it everyday! More friends, tips on blogging, and they just connect! As much as I tweet I like people out there that show they pay attention or randomly RT you!! I’ll start this week…
The Bully
I will never forget getting punched in the face for not moving from my spot in the bus line. I was in 3rd Grade when “The Bully” came up to me and said: “Move”! I didn’t listen and he continued barking at me to move. I am a bit stubborn and then came the punch!…
Autism Awareness–Meet My Nephew Steven!
Guest Blogger: Claudia Jaramillo (my sister!!) My son Steven was about 26 months of age when my Husband and I were told that he had characteristics of Autism. We were given a telephone number to an agency that would be able to give us more information, and we were told: “Oh by the way when…
A Day in Autism
Guest Post by Emilie Lofgren When my awesome friend Francis asked me to write an article about “A Typical Day in the Life of Autism” for her blog I said YES! Sure! Easy!! Ready?? AUTISM SUCKS. Done. Time for American Idol now?? Oh! You want more. Hmmmmm…… Well, let’s start with the word “typical” which…
Bon Appetit – My Favorite Recipes
Sharing with you some “Top Secret” Family YUM recipes! Easy to make and make a lot–these dishes are great to freeze and save for later! Bon Apetit!! Chicken Spaghetti Southwestern (a real crowd pleaser) 2 chickens or 8-10 breasts ½ stick margarine (chop and sauté in margarine: 2 bell peppers, 2 onions (lg), 6-8 stalks…
