November 10, 2019

Simon's Eagle Scout Project Is Underway + He Needs Your Help

Greetings, Exalted Ones.  Allow me to introduce myself: I’m Simon Edwards, Life Scout of Boy Scout Troop 175. ...

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September 12, 2018

Simon's Family Life Merit Badge Project

One of the awesome things Simon has been into the last few years is Boy Scouts. He started later than many of the boys ...

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October 17, 2016

Include, Embrace & Support | How To Be A Friend To A Fami...

My son was diagnosed with autism at age 2.5. Sitting here 12 or so years later we've all learned so much (and co...

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June 20, 2016

Celebrating Simon

Last Thursday Simon finished 8th grade.  As I thought of all the different angles and lenses through which I could te...

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January 22, 2016

Simon At 14

Yesterday Simon turned 14. I started to write up a post about him and me and us and this life and then I started going thr...

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March 06, 2015

Hello Beginning

When Simon finished his first horse session at RideAble today he asked me this question, "Do you think this will be a powe...

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January 28, 2015

13

Last week, Simon turned 13.  THIRTEEN. For real.  This kid.  I've been sharing his stories in this space ...

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September 11, 2014

The Back To School Stories

As I was eating lunch today I was thinking about how smooth back to school was for my kids this year. Almost too smooth - ...

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April 28, 2014

Goodbye Kids, Hello Holiday Helper

NOTE BEFORE READING | This post includes holiday spoilers for kids.  A couple weeks ago (before Easter) Chris had "the tal...

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March 03, 2014

Rad | Traditional Scrapbook Layout

Last week Chris and I attended Simon's IEP / 3-year eligibility meeting at his middle school. For those of you that don...

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February 03, 2014

The 12th Birthday Surprise

On January 21st we celebrated Simon's 12th birthday with a small family gathering and the next morning I woke him up at ...

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October 21, 2013

10 Things Right Now | Simon

1. You are two months into 6th grade and you seem to be enjoying the adventure. 2. For school day breakfast you like to...

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