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Autism Testing
After Boy1’s psychoeducational testing, we were advised to pursue autism testing. The wait time for the Medical University of South Carolina was around six months, but given that Boy1 has already been waiting for eight years, I wasn’t willing to have him wait any longer. So, I reached out to a private provider and we… Read more
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Dining with Kids: Boma (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
I’ve touched on Boma in my Magical Mini-Vacation post from our October trip, but I’m excited to dive deeper into our recent experiences there, especially since we enjoyed dinner at this incredible restaurant twice during our June visit. Boma is known for its ever-changing menu, but you can always count on some delicious staples. One… Read more
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Disney World (Animal Kingdom) Park Bag: Summer Edition
Hubs and I liked the bags we used for our October trip, so we used them again. We also packed most of the same items inside, but we saw differences in what we used and didn’t use. Hubs wore this pack: Osage River Deluxe Tackle Sling Fishing Bag I wore this pack: G4Free 20L Lightweight Packable Backpack… Read more
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Animal Kingdom – June 2024
Our third family adventure to Disney’s Animal Kingdom was truly magical! As a family of four, we knew we had to keep our list of must-dos manageable. After all, it was Florida in June, and we knew our stamina for a full day at a theme park would be tested. So, we focused on the… Read more
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Last summer, Boy2 was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), hyperactivity presentation. While working through the assessments for him, I realized that many of the symptoms could have applied to Boy1 as well. I reached out to Boy2’s therapist to see if she could connect me with someone who could evaluate Boy1. She referred me to… Read more
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Dining with Kids: The Mara (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
For our first dinner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, we decided to keep things casual and headed to The Mara, the quick-service restaurant by the pool. We wanted a relaxed meal without the fuss of a reservation and something on the lighter side. What I absolutely loved about The Mara is its incredible variety. You… Read more
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