Happy May! The sunshine has made my days a little brighter. Mother’s Day is approaching and I am here to remind you of that every day, YOU are amazing & every day YOU deserve to hear that , here is a list of a few things I know we ALL do & we tend to not even realize :
- we have patience- with our children of course, BUT with all of those around us as well
2. we show such incredible restraint in our IEP meetings
3. We cook, clean and organize all while holding on the phone to make appointments
4. We function with the smallest amount of sleep
5. We educate EVERYONE around us
6. We are the QUEENS of multitasking, every day, all day …
This list should and could go on, but, I think you get the drift. You are all amazing and I hope this helps you realize just how much. I hope your day brings you a moment of peace, I know for many this day may not be easy. Know that we are all in this together.
Here is a repeat of some self-care ideas for the momma’s out there.
I have been really struggling with our guy being a “senior”, it has been such a hard year being virtual and on top of it, nothing is typical for him in this “graduation”. I have a lot to figure out in the next few weeks, and I know I am not alone in how this all feels.
May is mental health awareness month and it is important for us all to be sure we are taking care of ourselves. I will share resources for you here as well.
We will be continuing on our virtual walk with the Autism Society Of Central Virginia, our team, ON YOUR MARK,Check out all the info here. ALL the money raised stays in RVA for our families!
Be sure to check the site and Facebook to stay up to date. If you have anything you want to share or add, please get in touch. This site is for you, we need to and want to know what works! You can email Carissa or Tricia.
KnowDifferent.net is a site for all special need families that have to do anything “KNOWdifferently”. No matter what the diagnosis, our site will offer you a place to learn, a place to share and a place to feel KnowDifferent.We have some great community events coming up, be sure to check our calendar frequently as we add to it daily. Some more detailed info is included here about Winter sessions for our kids to keep busy as well.
To our readers, we thank you for being a part of our network. To our sponsors, we thank you for trusting our platform to help make a difference. To our community, we are so grateful for you all and look forward to growing together.
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable month.
With Gratitude and Commitment,
Carissa