Top 50 Blogs About Autism

Rachael, a pediatric nurse who has a blog entitled "Pediatric Nurse Practioner Blog", has posted a list of top autism blogs. They are in three categories: Research, News, and Info.; Living with Autism; and Support (for those who work with children with autism).

I'm honored that Rachael included my blog in the "living with autism" category! Although my blog has been quite neglected this year (as I have been extraordinarily consumed with gradually entering my son back into public education while continuing to educate his 3 siblings at home) I tried to write it in a way that those who live with autism could appreciate it at any point in time.

Check out the list! Thanks again Rachael!

Thank you Maddy!

I have been given an award by Maddy at Whitterer on Autism! Thanks so much! I love Maddy's blog as well, I can't think of another with so much humor and fun!

I would like to pass this award on to Sharon at The Skates Family 7. I enjoy the stories and terrific photos she shares about her children and family, and her cakes are terrific!

I would also like to pass this award on to Miss Nelson at Meaningful Outcomes. I greatly admire teachers who take the time to share their knowledge with parents like she does on her blog.

Additionally, I would like to award Mother of Many, at A Blog on the Spectrum. Hers is one of the first blogs I started reading, going on 2 years ago. She shares lots of fun photos and pictures. I also enjoy reading about her family and the multitude of other entertaining things she talks about!

An Award

Mrs. C gave me the Perfect Blend of Friendship Award. As she described herself when she was given this award, "to claim my fabulous prize of four cyber coffee cups full of mysterious liquid, I must answer the following questions and provide links to five unsuspecting victims:"

1. Do you have the same friends since childhood? I moved 15 times growing up, and somehow I have managed to keep in touch with one person! I have a friend from way back in third grade. We knew each other in Monterey, California, for the year that our Dads were attending graduate school. The last time we saw each other was when we were twelve years old, back in 1975. I lived in Philadelphia, PA and she lived in Doylestown, PA. We still send each other birthday cards and Christmas cards every year. She has been back in California now for over 25 years while I have stayed on the East coast.

2. What do you value most about your friends? Their dependability and trustworthiness.

3. Are your friends your sounding boards? I always thought being able to be a sounding board for each other was a part of friendship, but I've learned a very hard lesson about this in the past few years. Actually, I think my problem had more to do with thinking certain people were better friends than they actually were. I find it difficult to balance being cautious and freely sharing my thoughts. I'm still learning and trying to grow up!

4. What is your favorite activity to share with your friends? Chatting and going out for lunch or coffee.

I would like to share this award with:

Kaber

Tammy

Sharon

Chris

The Bishops Wife

Thank you Mrs. C! My first award!

My Blog World and Reality Intersect!

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Sharon, whose blog is The Skates Family 7. She graciously agreed to bake one of her specialty cakes for my oldest son's 11th birthday. We live about an hour's drive from each other, but we met each other about half-way. We were able to talk for a few minutes and I also met her two lovely daughters. I wish we could have visited together longer, but it was already well into the evening and we both had families to get home and take care of (plus, I found out just today, Sharon has a lot going on right now!)



Here is a picture of the cake. My son was very happy with how it turned out and so was I. Not only was it gorgeous, but it tasted yummy too! Everything you see on the cake is edible: the number 11 track, the cars, the Happy Birthday banner, all of it! The frosting is buttercream and the rest is fondant. The cake itself was fudge chip, and it was delicious! (Sharon has a picture of it on her blog too).

My special thanks go to Sharon!

One other thing.. Sharon has a cool bumpersticker on her car "Today's autistic kid is tomorrow's genius." I like that!

Some day I hope I'll get to meet other blogging friends too!