It is the middle of the afternoon and the house is quiet. I am soaking in the silence because I know that it will not be long and the peaceful rooms will be filled with yelling, screaming, crying, laughter and ruckus. 3 o’clock is my least favorite time of day. The noise starts every morning at 6am. Parrot is usually the first one up. He doesn’t understand that if other people are still sleeping then it is polite to be quiet so you don’t wake them. Aspie kids like…
Read MoreAuthor: Cascia Talbert
Cascia Talbert is a Catholic mother of five special needs kids. In 2018 she published the book, "Taking Care of Your Family's Health and Well-Being, Saints to Turn to and the Catholic Faith," available anywhere books are sold. She is also a professional flutist and an Avon Independent Sales Representative. You can learn more about Cascia on the following websites, cjsfunandgames.com and avoncrystallake.com. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, children and Baby, the playful black kitty.
#WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday – At the Park with Mom
Wordless Wednesday is live on thehealthymoms.net and talbertzoo.com. Link up to your Wordless Wednesday post. Rules of this #BlogHop Place my button on your blog so I know that you are linking up here. Add your Wordless Wednesday Link Leave me a comment so I can visit your blog. Visit the other blogs linking up. An InLinkz Link-up Purina Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Poultry and Beef Gourmet Wet Cat Food Variety Pack – (Pack of 24) 3 oz. Cans 4.7 out of 5 stars(58828) $18.49 (as of April 23, 2024…
Read MoreEstablishing a New Routine
Little Bear does not like change. This move has been especially difficult for him. Before we left the Big Green House in Spokane we tossed his old, broken toddler bed. After getting plenty of use from three boys it just wasn’t safe for any child to sleep in. At this new house, The Big White House, Parrot has his own bedroom and Little Bear and Monkey share the bunk bed. Monkey was thrilled about being able to sleep on the top bunk. But this new change is not right in…
Read More#WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday – First Day of School
Wordless Wednesday is live on thehealthymoms.net and talbertzoo.com. Link up to your Wordless Wednesday post. Yesterday was the first day of school for grades 1-12 and Kindergarten started today. I have been MIA from blogging for a while because we just moved across the country two weeks ago and when I have all five kids home for the summer I don’t have a lot of time to myself. Now that the “wreaking ball,” AKA Monkey is off to Kindergarten full time, hopefully I can return to blogging full time. …
Read More#WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday – New Driver on the Road
Wordless Wednesday is live on thehealthymoms.net and talbertzoo.com. Link up to your Wordless Wednesday post. Rules of this #BlogHop Place my button on your blog so I know that you are linking up here. Add your Wordless Wednesday Link Leave me a comment so I can visit your blog. Visit the other blogs linking up. An InLinkz Link-up Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. Stain & Odor Eliminator for Strong Odor, 32oz Enzyme Pet Odor Eliminator for Home, Carpet Stain Remover for Cats & Dog Pee, Enzymatic Cat Urine Destroyer, Carpet…
Read MoreI Just Want to Be Left Alone
Do you ever get that feeling? Maybe I should clarify. You wake up one morning after a sound 8 hours of sleep, but you still just feel overwhelmed and plain tired. This was the status message I recently posted on Facebook. Moving across the country and adjusting to a new community is exhausting. There are boxes to unpack, a home to organize, new people to meet, new places to see and a whole new set of roads to learn how to drive on. Plus add five crazy kids and a…
Read MoreWelcome to Crystal Lake
It’s been a while since I have really updated this blog. Sure I posted a #WordlessWednesday, but I know that is not enough. Moving is stressful and for me I have a tough time with change and establishing a new routine. But I am working on it. I promise that as soon as I can I will be back to updating this blog and my other one five days a week and commenting on my favorite blogs at least five days a week. We arrived at our new home in…
Read More#WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday – Our New Park
Wordless Wednesday is live on thehealthymoms.net and talbertzoo.com. Link up to your Wordless Wednesday post. We finally got out here and settled into our new home. I am excited to be back to blogging once again! This week my top priority is to get the kids registered for school. I will update all of you on the progress of this and information about their schools later this week. In the meantime, if you are participating in Wordless Wednesday link up to your post! I am planning on blog hopping this…
Read MoreWhat I am going to Miss (and not miss) About Spokane
After three and a half years of living in the Inland Northwest we will be moving to Chicago in two short weeks. Spokane, Washington is the largest city in Spokane County, nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The city is located on the Spokane River just 92 miles south of Canada and 20 miles west of the Idaho state line. SpokaneFromPalisades 20070614 by Mark Wagner Downtown Spokane, Washington, as viewed from Palisades Park to the west of the city. Below is a list of what I am…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Parrot
I was so excited when I found out that I was having a boy after being a mother of two girls. I imagined how my life would be different. Sports, cars, trucks, and rough and rowdy play time was what I thought was going to be in my future. I was not prepared for what God decided to bless me with on July 17, 2007. After five hours of labor without any pain medicine, we welcomed a healthy baby boy. Right away I knew he was different than most newborns. While…
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