Category Archives: Dylan

We’re In!

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Krysta

We moved into the house about two weeks ago and we’re so happy! We got it painted, except for some trim, the night we closed. Jon’s family was such a big help! My brother helped too, but he’d worked all … Continue reading →

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It’s Really Hard Sometimes..

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Krysta

Sometimes, my own naivite’ astounds me. I think, “well, that’s it, that’s the last of it, there is no way I can be more naive than that.” Inevitably, I will prove myself wrong.. Looking at some of my earlier posts, … Continue reading →

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Potty Training – Day One

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Krysta

Potty training didn’t start too well. First thing this morning I tried to put him on the toilet and he threw a fit. You’re not supposed to force it and it kind of just threw me off, so letting it … Continue reading →

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Beginning to Potty Training my Nonverbal Child With Autism

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Krysta

Tomorrow is the day. We’re going to work on potty training. I have no idea how this is going to go. No idea. He’s definitely showing signs of readiness, which I thought would never happen. He comes to get me … Continue reading →

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Trying to Feed My Resistant Eater

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Krysta

A couple times a year I realize how naive I am and I just can’t believe it. I look back on some of my earlier posts and cringe. When Dylan was diagnosed with autism for some reason I thought, not … Continue reading →

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How We Got Our Baby to Sleep Through the Night by Six Months

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Krysta

I actually think he started earlier, I can’t remember exactly, but he was definitely sleeping through the night consistently by six months. First I want to point out that my husband and I had no idea what we were doing when … Continue reading →

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Dylan’s Diagnosis

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Krysta

It’s funny how a persons brain works. You go about your life, thinking everything is normal. Then, one little sentence uttered in one little second and your whole world gets turned upside down. In January, someone mentioned how Dylan played. … Continue reading →

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What I’m Thankful for in 2011

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Krysta

Family: Jon and I have the best family! He certainly grumbles about family reunions (he’s a bit of a homebody), but he always ends up enjoying himself. Dylan: Of course. That boy amazes me every day. He’s just incredible. I … Continue reading →

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We’ve Created a Monster.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Krysta

One of the most important things to Jon and me, was that Dylan loved books as much as we did. I know for me, books were such a big part of my childhood. As soon as I learned how, I … Continue reading →

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Red Neck Baby Pool

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Krysta

It was a really hot summer day, and I really wished I had a baby pool for Dylan. Dylan’s toy box caught my eye, a rubbermaid tote thing, so I dumped it, took it to the front porch and filled … Continue reading →

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