Be sure to give a rating and leave a review!   Hey friends, it's your friend Mary, and yes-I'm back! Life threw a few curveballs (because of course it did) and I needed a minute.  But I missed you all, so let's catch up!   In this episode, I'm sharing all the chaos, laughs, and real talk about what's been going on.  From my aunt's health scare, to Dennis bravely tackling Costco (on a Saturday no less), to Ainsley's latest adventures -including her ongoing mission to break every iPad screen ever made.   Tune in to hear: - Why my house feels like a circus with aging parents, Ainsley and family responsibilities  -Ainsley's ever-changing vocal stims (from wailing on a plane to grunting-I'll take it) - How we accidentally joined Special Olympics and why I'm so glad we did - The very real anxiety of high school transitions (spoiler: there are zero childcare options) - Some unexpected wins-like Ainsley rocking swim physio, actually wearing goggles, and improving her reading skills! My attempts at self-care (running, reading and knitting my "Paris socks"_ Let's be real-some days are just HARD. But there are always  bright spots and I'm holding onto those. Links & Resources: Book I'm reading: I Don't Do Disability  and Other Lies I've Told Myself by Adele Purdham Have topic ideas or want to share your story? Leave me a message at T21Mom.com Thanks for listening-l love you all! Keep on lovin' on your rockin' kiddos and I'll see you next time!