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Boldly going forward..because I can't find reverse

Boldly going forward..because I can't find reverse

One woman's adventures in marriage, autism and the unexpected weirdnesses of life

Author: mommatrek

40 year old Trekkie, Browncoat, Whovian, wife and mother of an extremely needy special needs kid who's just trying to figure out the who's, what's and wherefores of daily life. Also, I'm trying to figure out how to open that damned child proof cap on my medicine. I thought these things were supposed to be child proof, not adult proof.

This is basically how it happens all the time

Some people are blessed with veins that are the size of PVC pipes and they bleed like stuck pigs every time you stab them with needles when… Read more “This is basically how it happens all the time”

December 7, 2019 by mommatrek

English #1!!!

I am a terrible person…who also happens to be a grammar nerd. Saw a post on NextDoor that was titled “Keep an eye out of your kid.”… Read more “English #1!!!”

December 3, 2019 by mommatrek

It was a total disaster

So yesterday, I had my first ever appointment with a rheumatologist. Her nurse (or PA or whatever she was) was super cool, but the doctor herself?  … Read more “It was a total disaster”

November 29, 2019 by mommatrek

Dear Yoga People

It’s not that I don’t want to go to these super awesome retreats and stuff, but A)I can’t afford to drop that kind of cash to fly… Read more “Dear Yoga People”

November 27, 2019November 24, 2019 by mommatrek

Because a pitcher of margaritas is socially unacceptable at 9 am

It has not been the best of days. Having a teenager, let alone one with special needs, can sometimes be VERY trying. The morning started off kinda… Read more “Because a pitcher of margaritas is socially unacceptable at 9 am”

November 26, 2019 by mommatrek

Bye, bye, Miss American Pie

One of the things I did Saturday, after I mostly stopped feeling shitty, was go through my YouTube subscriptions and unsubscribe from every single one that might… Read more “Bye, bye, Miss American Pie”

November 25, 2019November 24, 2019 by mommatrek

This shouldn’t be happening

I’m sitting here shivering like it’s freezing in here, even though I’m dressed appropriately (tee-shirt and fleece lined leggings) and the house is an appropriate temperature (about… Read more “This shouldn’t be happening”

November 23, 2019 by mommatrek

Because my brain is like an elephant’s, apparently

In that it never, EVER forgets. There was a new girl in barre’ class on Monday. After class, as I was walking down the hall towards the… Read more “Because my brain is like an elephant’s, apparently”

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 by mommatrek

This is what it’s like in my head ALL THE TIME

Yoga Teacher (YT): Welcome to this morning’s yoga class. Please take a few moments to sit on your mat and center yourself before we get started. Shit.… Read more “This is what it’s like in my head ALL THE TIME”

November 16, 2019 by mommatrek

Autism Logic Strikes Again: Totally warranted Gibbs smack edition

Son: So yesterday, I got a disciplinary warning and… Me: Wait..back up. YOU got a disciplinary warning? This is my kid, who’s been in trouble TWICE the… Read more “Autism Logic Strikes Again: Totally warranted Gibbs smack edition”

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 by mommatrek

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