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“Your battles inspired me – not the obvious material battles but those that were fought and won behind your forehead.” ― James Joyce

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Our journey to decide how WE define Autism and shape the world

– through my daughters’ eyes

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I’m cooking lamb for my meat pasties and Nia is in heaven from the scent wafting through my kitchen 😂 #petsofinstagram #dog #dogsofinstagram #pets #momlife #irish #stpatricksday #lamb #meatpasty #scent #kitchen

We had a REALLY bad storm last night / this morning that knocked out power lines, blew down fences, playground equipment, bent then ripped a metal flag pole from my house, just tons of fun. This morning I’m walking my property to survey the damage and discovered my dogs had killed one baby bunny and dropped it by my door and the storm killed another (we have wild rabbits in our area). Then I found this little guy under my patio furniture and rescued him JUST in time from my dogs. #momlife #bunny #babybunny #storm #texas #wind #easter

It’s only day 3 of Spring Break and I’m already running out things to entertain them then THIS arrived!! Just like magic the universe knew my sanity needed saving lol Love that Barnes & Noble provides special extras for the hardcore fans @barnesandnoble @harrypotterfilm @fantasticbeastsmovie @crimesofgrindelwald #springbreak #daughter #harrypotter #fantasticbeasts #crimesofgrindelwald #movie #bluray #dvd #momlife #magic #barnesandnoble

This is why you shouldn’t write autistic kids off - my about to be 10 yr old required surgery at 4 to reverse near permanent deafness which thankfully worked. She was nonverbal til age 5 She couldn’t read or write well til age 8 We were told by her first school at age 5 she would not have a future like we hoped, we needed to guide her towards life skills classes instead of general education and when she aged out of school she could expect to live in some kind of group home environment. We left that school and city for a small town with 1/10th of the budget the other had. That small school district saw a kid not a label. They gave her a voice and future. Now she is learning to write music and sing as way to deal with the world around her. The most beautiful thing bout this song is that it exists. It may only be a work in progress but so is she and I will ALWAYS support her right to have a voice #autism #autismawareness #autismisbeautiful #autistic #autistickids #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #daughter #mexicangirl🇲🇽 #irishgirl #music #song #songlyrics #writemusic #unique #beautiful #beautifulgirls

My girls were happy they got to attend the #bookhaul at Barnes & Noble. I was happy to save 50% though that meant we bought twice as many books 😉 #daughter #bookstagram #book #books #wizardsofonce #momlife #autism #autistic #reading #autismisbeautiful #mexicangirl🇲🇽 #irishgirl #themagicmisfits #budget #sale #50percentoff @nph @cressidacowellauthor @barnesandnoble @hachettebooks

I have an autoimmune disorder so I pretty much freeze and am in pain when the temps dip below 70. During winter I layer clothes like I’m heading out into a blizzard even though I live in Texas 🙄 Then I got this hoodie from Nocking Point which is so INSANELY warm and comfy!!! Today I actually went outside in the 38 degree weather with just my hoodie instead of the 12 inches of layers I normally wear. For the first time all winter I did not embarrass my daughters by looking ridiculously overdressed. Between their coffee, wine and clothes it’s one stop shopping for the “How to make a woman happy” checklist. @stephenamell @andrewnharding @nockingpoint #hoodie #momlife #winter #autoimmunedisease #cold #nockingpoint #texas #clothes #woman #happy #warm #comfyoutfit

My daughter is going on her first ever audition. She’s been singing Katy Perry and Adele songs since she was 2 - even when she couldn’t communicate to us music gave her a voice. But her Autism ‘label’ kept people from giving her a chance to show she DOES a voice and deserved a chance to shine. No matter what happens I’m so proud she didn’t let others silence her ❤️ #momlife #proudmom #proudmomma #autism #autistic #autistickids #daughter #music #audition #singing

Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual assistant, has been freaking Delta out as he tries to understand how the computer is talking to him. I’m not getting any work done with him planted at my keyboard but messing with him is bringing me a surprising amount of joy - I may have officially cracked due to sunshine deprivation 😆 #momlife #dell #dellcomputers #inspiron #inspiron15 #cortana #microsoft #cat #catsofinstagram #pet #petsofinstagram #cats #pets #winter #winterblues #needsun @dell @microsoft #computer #laptop #joy

One of my new favorite drinks thanks to Twin Peaks and Conor MacGregor : Irish Mule which has Proper No. 12, simple syrup, lemon juice and mint #momlife #irish #irishmom #whiskey #whisky #irishwhiskey #properno12 #conormcgregor #february #2019 @twinpeaksrestaurants @thenotoriousmma @properwhiskey

Here’s to a relaxing 3 day weekend as I start off with a shot of the Irish Conor’s Proper No. 12 is so deliciously smooth i feel like I’m floating in heaven - pure happiness 😍 Thank you @twinpeaksrestaurants for finally getting it on your bar menu! #momlife #whiskey #whisky #irishwhiskey #conormcgregor #properno12 #2019 #february #irish #irishmom @thenotoriousmma @properwhiskey

My Valentines Date to the theatre to watch Newsies #valentines #valentinesday2019 #valentinesday #love #momlife #daughter #theatre #newsies #2019 #february #plaza #plazatheatre @plazatheatre

So excited to be here tonight with my girls! @plazatheatre #plaza #momlife #newsies

Parking Fail - kids this why you don’t drink and drive 😂🤣😆 Only in Texas is this considered ‘acceptable’ parking 😒 #ford #texas #parking #parkingfail #truck #rain #winter #february #2019 @ford

@mariekondo traumatized me so I’m cleaning out my house and the sheds on my property of excess furniture. Don’t even care it’s winter and in the 30s cause I’m sweating up a storm. I’m shedding weight and stuff - it’s the new Marie Kondo Diet 😂 #momlife #exercise #exercisemotivation #fitness #fitnessgirl #fitnessmotivation #diet #workout #workoutmotivation #winter #february #2019 #mariekondo #mariekondodiet #springcleaning

Discovered this great tea nook in Fort Worth that is also an independent bookstore. There is plenty of cozy seating and so much sunlight comes in you can’t help but feel the insanity of the world melt away. It’s a tea drinkers paradise ❤️ #momlife #tea #hottea #butterscotch #butterscotchtea #bookstore #independentbookstore #teastore #teashop #book #books #february #winter @leavesbooktea

SO SLEEPY!! It was a long night but there was no way I was sleeping the day away when we FINALLY got some warm sunshine after all the winter crud. Yes I went out with my hair still wet, messy and looking half asleep but I’M OUT IN THE SUN!!!! This old fashioned with @jackdaniels_us from @boomerjacks adds to the perfection of my day 😍 Had great boneless wings and a wonderful server to complete the experience #momlife #oldfashioned #jackdaniels #lunch #sun #sunshine #sunny #winter #february #sleepy #wethair #sunnyday #boomerjacks

Breakfast @buongiornocoffee I’m in seventh heaven. This croissant practically melts in my mouth and the chai latte just explodes with flavor Curled up on a comfy couch just adds to my happiness 🥰 #momlife #chai #chailatte #croissant #buttercroissant #texas #spring #food #tea #latte #happiness

My family in Chicago where it hit REALLY into the negatives - it’s so cold the INSIDE of their door is beginning to ice over! I would not survive in that weather. Give me 100 degree sunny days and I’m happy #ice #winter #chicago #january #polarvortex #polarvortex2019 #family

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