Author Archives: Sarah

About Sarah

Mother of an autistic child wanting to write about my personal experiences

Been a bit busy, sorry!

Sorry I haven’t been on here for so long, I’ve been busy lately with sorting stuff for the new house and trying to sort the old house out. I’ve been going to kitchen places to organise the kitchen, splashbacks and … Continue reading

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Reflections

Every now and again I get emails from parents commenting on something I’ve written on here. I love getting feedback, it’s nice to know people are reading and are getting something out of my blog. The post I get the … Continue reading

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A hectic week

Wow, what a week it’s been.  The hellhole that we’re renting while our house is being built has been overcome by fumes yet again. A couple of weeks ago we had maggots falling from the ceiling, on further investigation it … Continue reading

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Mothers Day

I went and watched Beth swimming again yesterday. Bill and Bridie had a curriculum day so I took them and Bill’s friend Stevie for a swim while I watched Beth. Stevie had had a sleepover and as most kids do … Continue reading

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Attitude

Well my teenager has shown her teenage colours this week big time. She’s been rather putrid, mainly at bedtime. Beth’s always been hard to get to sleep but will usually have one really bad night every few months. These are … Continue reading

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Just a quickie

I just thought I’d share a Beth funny with you all. When Beth was in Primary School she had a stock standard answer to shut me up. Every day I’d pick her up and say “What did you do today … Continue reading

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Swimming

Beth’s school is doing swimming at the moment and I made the mistake of going to watch today. I’m always a bit delusional about my kids, I have a vivid imagination and always fantasize about how well they’re doing and … Continue reading

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Lots going on

It’s Wednesday of the first week back to school for term 2. I’ve had a busy week thus far so I apologize if I ramble as lots has been going on. Sunday Beth woke up with a crook neck. Of … Continue reading

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It’s nearly over!

Well the school holidays are nearly over. I feel like I’ve gone stark raving mad! I’ve found these holidays to be particularly stressful. Paul has been home for some of the time and we’ve had things to do so I’m … Continue reading

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School holidays

Well it’s Wednesday of the first week of the school holidays and I’m already feeling a little bit mental. My darling Bridie who is a bloody nightmare to get up during school times is waking at 6am every morning. Now … Continue reading

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