Autism Parenting: Sometimes Success Comes In Small Steps

I wrote earlier this week about some of the challenges that come with being a parent of a child with autism – and promised a lighter post later that focuses more on the positive aspects that come from the experience as well. I can honestly say that even with the challenges that come with Autism, […]

Autism Parenting: A Day In The Life

Being the parent of a child on the Autism spectrum is always very interesting. Of course being a parent of any child is interesting, but there are many details and nuances that come with autism that most of us would never think about – until we’re faced with trying to raise a child on the […]

Road Trip With The Twins To Leavenworth

Yesterday I took the boys on a spontaneous trip to Leavenworth. The goal was twofold: 1) to give Renee an opportunity to rest and sleep as she had Lasik surgery on Friday and didn’t sleep well Saturday night due to the goggles she had to wear (to protect her eyes) and 2) the weather was […]

Kaufers and Twin Tornadoes Invade the Bay Area!

So last thursday Renee and I packed up the twins and headed down to the Bay Area for a long-planned visit with my family to celebrate my niece’s high school graduation. It was our first trip with the boys on an airplane since our last visit to California in 2009 – which was also to […]