Kendra Rogers's Blog, page 5
March 20, 2021
Beauty in weeds
I have always seen beauty in what others call weeds. Wildflowers, dandelions, clovers are all lovely to me. Will has always reminded me of the Five Iron Frenzy song "Dandelions" which repeats the line, "you see flowers i...
March 15, 2021
Competition
If you read my post about games, you already know a bit of this. These kids play intensely and imaginatively. There is no simple game of tag. And losing is a personal affront.
March 12, 2021
College?!
If you are in this blog space, your child(ren) are either gifted, have autism, or are twice exceptional in some manner. Welcome to the very confusing club! We are blessed with intense kids who do MORE in every area of th...
March 11, 2021
Marriage
Marriage is hard. No matter who is involved in the relationship or the dynamics. It is a hard choice to continue making each day. Two (or more) adults working together, considering each others' dreams and goals, raising ...
March 10, 2021
School refusal and special needs
School, or education, is necessary. We must prepare our children for the world. Even if our kids will never succeed without assistance, we do them a disservice if we do not teach them anything. Their worlds are brighter ...
March 7, 2021
My first review!!!
So, authors and artists get really excited about simple things. Purchases and reviews are probably the biggest excitements next to being paid! So, here is my first review for my first book. How amazing are her words?! I ...
March 1, 2021
The puzzle piece
A puzzle piece, or missing piece, is the iconic symbol for Autism awareness in the USA. It symbolizes that there is something missing from our precious ones with the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sometimes, peop...
"I love you"
Will has never said these three little words to me. "I love you". So simple. Yet, so foreign. Will says them to Leigh during a long held rehearsed bedtime salutation. He doesn't repeat them to me. Never has. The hugs he ...
February 27, 2021
Executive Dysfunction
These are my faces of executive dysfunction. They are watching explosions with rapt attention in this shot, and they can build with LEGO and snap circuits for hours. When their brains and bodies are highly engaged, they ...
February 13, 2021
The hard conversations
This life is rife with trials and tribulations. We cannot shield our kids from sadness. Pets and family members pass away. Friends are unkind. People move away or you do. Hard things happen every day.
