Let's talk about the elephant in the room: I have two kids on the autism spectrum....and I'm pregnant. I know what some people are thinking - I know because my husband and I have thought the same thing. What if... Well, for the next three years we really won't know that answer and all we ... Read More about Pregnancy After Autism
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Five Reasons Why We Homeschool Year Round
Listen to the extended podcast: School's out for summer...unless you live in the Rinna home. Yup, we're those crazy homeschoolers who homeschool year round. Don't get me wrong - we're not plugging away at the table working every day instead of playing outside in the sprinkler. We still ... Read More about Five Reasons Why We Homeschool Year Round
In Memory
I'm not a huge fan of wearing my heart on my sleeve, but it's been a few weeks since my last post and I feel like falling off the face of the earth requires just a little explanation. A lot has happened that caused this temporary leave and it just doesn't feel right to start posting about smoothies ... Read More about In Memory
Dear Mom at the Park…
It's been a few months since this incident, but truthfully, I've been working up the courage to write this. We were there taking family pictures. We must have looked to you like a happy family - dad, mom, and three vibrant boys all smiles. All sunshine. It was an oddly warm and beautiful day in ... Read More about Dear Mom at the Park…
Attention Procrastinators: Goal Setting for the Late Crowd
It's that time of year... Time for goal setting. If you haven't thought about goals for the year, it's not too late. There's no due date for considering ways to live a more driven and focused life. I'm one of those annoying people who sets goals every year and actually works to complete ... Read More about Attention Procrastinators: Goal Setting for the Late Crowd