Tag: autism
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Christmas treats
Today was candy making class for my special boy. He loves cooking and he loves candies. Should be easy right? But there are some complications. He is surrounded in a place with candies and cookies and he has to be patient until he can eat one. My husband on the other hand didn’t want him…
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Impatiens
For Cee’s Flower of the Day, a bit of throwback memory. I purchased these impatiens on a sale along with my special one many years ago. My boy who was still in school helped me carry the plants and the soil. When he was in school I planted these impatiens and all summer long these…
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Social interactions
Yesterday afternoon I attended Sanskrit Day or Vishwa Samskrita Dinam, at our temple. The main point to be noted I did not have my family with me and I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon to myself. After a long break from covid lockdowns, the day was celebrated and I was happy to see a good audience…
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It was a cloudy day
It was a bit depressing yesterday evening. It maybe because we had a light rain all day yesterday and the temperatures hovered around 40 degrees with no sun. So by evening it felt as if there was no hope in the world. In reality a huge storm has been passing over bringing Tornadoes and snowstorms…
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Changing of the guard? Fandango’s Provocative Questions #194
When was the last time you replaced your toothbrush with a new one? Do you have a regular schedule for getting a new toothbrush? Or like me, do you wait until you notice that it’s seriously frayed to start thinking about replacing it? If you all think this is an easy thing I bet it…
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Olfactory
My special one was a bit sick during the middle of the week. So I kept him home most of the time and we did a 300 piece puzzle. It was a bit difficult since it did not lock like regular jigsaw puzzles and had irregular pieces (I would say a lot). He needed my…
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Engraved
I got these three engraved stones healing,, hope and happiness during the peak of pandemic. My positivity worked and we have moved forward.
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Bloganuary 2023
The year 2022 coming to an end so fast. I did a whole month of blogging with Bloganuary 2022 prompts. So planning to do 2023 challenge too as the New Year begins. January is one of the depressing months with weather being so cold and not much to do. It is a great opportunity to…
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California trip
Image Credit; Mohamed Almari @ Pexels What do you see # 163- 5Th December’22 Welcome back to another WDYS prompt This picture brings back memories from our trip to California ten years ago. We stayed at my cousin’s house for nearly a week and had a really good time there. If you have friends and family…
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Karthigai Deepam
If entire India lights lamps for Diwali, Tamil Nadu , southern state lights lamp nearly a month later called as Karthigai deepam. My Grandmother’s explanation was this part of India receives the North East Monsoon rains unlike other parts that receives during South West Monsoon. Lighting of lamps is good to get rid of diseases…
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A variety of social engagements
This is for Natalie’s Weekend Coffee Share: Things began normal for my boy Friday morning, and he attended his program and made a small ornament. It was a social club and he did play a game with another person and I would say that would be the end of socialization for the week. But things…
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A busy month ahead
I renewed my wordpress membership today. I made my husband do it for me. I could have done it on my own but I wanted him to be part of what I am doing. I have a paid subscription and I wanted him to support me and I am glad he did that. I know…
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Cyber Monday!
The work week has began. I think it is going to be lot of work for the amazon employees with all the cyber monday shopping 😊that I did. The past two months have been me searching craft work for my boy and amazon showed up all the deals for me today. My Aunt gifted me…
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Nostalgia
The day began with my friend sharing a picture of her in front of my school. I had to travel back in memory as I remembered my school days. More than thirty years since I graduated High School and yet it looks like yesterday I was walking to school with my friends. Then I got…
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Food Mix and match
All November, I have been trying to write to prompts given by another blogger. For today, I am writing to a picture #What do you see? What does this picture inspire me? I am getting into a schedule with my boy. If he is not engaged, I see lot of issues and my planning certainly…
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A tiny bloom
The day began a bit dull and depressed. My husband told me not to throw myself a pity party. I may blame it on the weather but it may not be the only reason. I am a bit tired physically (even my husband) as my boy is a bit off. By the end of the…
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Bibliopole
I must confess, I am no Bibliopole but I do have a lot of books. It is sad the era of physical books is coming to an end and online reading is catching up. A fact to be accepted. For Sammi’s weekend prompt: Bibliopole : a person who buys and sells books, especially rare ones.…
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A coffee story
People have asked me if my husband cooks. My husband can feed me if I am sick, but cannot make a meal on a daily basis. But let me tell you, he makes excellent coffee. If you ask me what kind it is, I do not have an answer. He has the basic ingredients which…
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Reflection for CMMC
Picture taken at Penn’s caves. I am not a photographer by loved Cee’s Pick a Topic From my picture and thought why not participate with what I have.
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If I win a lottery? Fandango’s Provocative Question #190
This November, I am trying to write to other blogger’s prompts. So here is another one: (By the way I have written almost everyday. So check out the November tab if you want to read more)! You just won a giant lottery jackpot. What are the first three things you’re going to do with the…
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