Great Weekend!
There came a point at which Mikey wanted to do a journal entry for EVERY SINGLE DAY which, honestly, felt like a lot of pressure. But, in 2016, he was fine to just do one post summing up his fun weekend.
Allow me to direct your attention to the bottom right-hand photograph of Will, wearing his Boychuk Jersey and goalie helmet to cheer for his team in the playoffs. Have I mentioned how much I love that kid? He’s the funniest!
The Big Picture
Except for the shopping, which was likely for groceries, which we needed anyway; none of these activities cost any money. Mikey and Will each look content (and our dogs: Max and Ruby too, for that matter). We tried our best to keep things simple and focus on what made our little family happy.
Even if you decide to do a journal of your own, keep the focus on what your family enjoys. After all, you can’t find your tribe if you don’t dance to the beat of your own drum.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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