State: Maine
Country: USA
Member since: Jan 23, 2007
Last logged in: Dec 01, 2008
My name is Shannon and I have a great husband and 2 amazing kids.
My oldest, Wynn, has autism and still struggles, after all these years of treatments and therapies, with anxiety and aggression. At his best, he is funny, intuitive and sensitive.
My daughter, 12 year old Haley, is strong and independent, creative and musical. She has been a shining example for Wynn and taught him many of his first words and skills by sheer example.
Steve is my husband of 19 years and partner in this endeavor to be a family in this crazy world of autism. Out of a need we had to have better communication with Wynn's team members, he created a web application called iAbida.com. It has been a project from his heart, and he makes it available to all families, around the globe, for free.
And me? In spite of being a terrible klutz, I have learned the fine art of juggling....motherhood, advocacy, household management and working from home. Foggyrock is my latest project--to fulfill my own need to be associated with other fantastic folks, like you, who I knew were out there.....Thank you for allowing me into your life through this community.
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by shannonj on 05.07.07 - public - 138 visits
Haley, what happened in the Barbie movie?
I don’t know Wynn.
Why don’t you know, Haley?
Because.
Because why?
Because it is hard to explain. Could you please leave me alone so I can read?
Why?
Because I’m tired of your questions.
Why, Haley?
Because you always ask the same questions over and over.
Why?
I don’t know why, Wynn. Ask yourself.
Mom.
What, Wynn?
Will you always talk to me?
Of course.
Do you care if I ask the same questions over and over.
Nope.
Why?
Because I’m your mom and I like to answer your questions.
I get nervous when you don’t answer my questions. I worry that you will never answer my questions again.
I’ll always answer your questions.
Haley speaks: Mom, can I have a turn talking to you?
Sure, hon. What do you want to talk about?
My birthday party. What presents do I want because people are asking and I keep forgetting what I want.
Wynn interrupts: Mom, Mom, Mom can I ask a question?
When I’m done talking to Haley.
Are you done now?
Not yet.
Why are you letting me talk to you, then?
I need you to wait while I finish talking to Haley.
Then can I talk to you?
Yep.
Are you done talking to Haley yet?
Nope.
Will you let me know when you are?
Yes, Wynn. Please let me finish talking to Haley.
Haley jumps in: Mom the bus is here. Can you hand me my permission slip so I can go?
Bye, Haley. Be safe! I love you!
Love you too....
Okay, buddy. It’s just you and me, now. What would you like to talk about.
I don’t want to talk, Mom. You’re bothering me. I don’t like it when you make me talk. Why do you always make me do things that I don’t want to do?
I’m just trying my best, buddy. Can you give me a break?
What’s a break, Mom?
