Someone asked me the other day – What’s it like having a daughter with autism? The flippant response would be – I don’t know what it’s like to have a daughter without autism. But the more thoughtful answer is a bit longer and more complicated. It takes me back to my... Read more →
Andrea Beard: A Pee To Be Proud Of
First of all, I wanted to thank those of you who read Why Not Me and left such amazing comments. It’s hard to share such a personal story, but so rewarding when you receive positive feedback. For those of you who have stumbled upon this blog for the first time I would encourage you to... Read more →
Andrea Beard: From the Oldest to the Youngest, With Love
My Little Sister w/her husband &her nephew Jackson Here we go…. Trey, my eight-month old, is now fully mobile. He started to crawl a couple of weeks ago and hasn’t stopped since. This actually doesn’t surprise me at all, when I was pregnant with Trey I constantly... Read more →
Andrea Beard: I’m Sorry, Who Said That?
When I went to see my doctor for my annual exam last week I found myself asking a question that I never expected to come out of my mouth, “so if we decide to have another baby everything looks good, right?” As I heard this question asked my mind was screaming, “exactly who is this... Read more →
Autism: Explaining Travel to Emma
I flew back to Aspen, Colorado yesterday, alone. Explaining to Emma why I had to return so quickly was difficult. First of all I don’t know how much she understands and since she cannot ask me questions the way her older, neuro-typical, brother, Nic does, I cannot know what goes through her... Read more →
When Your House Is Too Cold During The Winter It Could Be The Windows
Have you been tired of the gloomy look of the inside of your house? Do you worry getting your utility bill every month? Does your refusal to turn up the heating require you and your family to put on extra clothes so that they can keep warm? It probably will not have crossed your mind that the eye-catching... Read more →
Andrea Beard: How a Southern Belle Landed Herself in the Wild, Wild, West
Fourteen years of living in Colorado and I still haven’t lost my southern accent. It may not be as thick as it was the day I arrived, but it is definitely still there. This fact leaves me having to frequently answer the question, “what brought you to Colorado?” Some of my favorite... Read more →
Andrea Beard: Top Ten Tips For Surviving Motherhood
I think the majority of first time mothers go into parenting knowing ZERO about what is going to happen. Parenting is truly the biggest learning experience I’ve ever faced. Aside from a few small things I picked up doing a little baby sitting when I was younger, I literally knew NOTHING... Read more →
Your Vet: Just The Right Source to coach You About Your Dog’s Diet program
Even if you have recently been fortunate with a new pup in your residence, or perhaps you are a qualified pet handler, it is wise to talk to a vet concerning the most desirable eating plan for your pet dog. With so many ideas, diet program plans, and puppy food varieties on the market, can you be sure... Read more →
Andrea Beard: Happy Holiday Birthday to Me!
July 4th weekend has always been special to me. In addition to the all important birthday of America, another quite important birthday takes place over the weekend, MINE!! I’m a July 2nd baby who has fully taken advantage of the proximity to a holiday weekend for celebrating that fact. ... Read more →