Author: Jessica Grono

Jason loves to eat Oreo Cookies so much, and they are by far his favorite cookie. I always make sure we have them in the house. I like them too, and I eat them as a snack. Double stuffed happens to be my favorite. Oreo cookie day falls on March 6. Oreo cookies are the cookies with two chocolate wafers with icing in the middle. The Oreo cookie brings delight to children and adults alike. The Oreo cookie originated in 1912!  I’m sure that Nabisco had no idea how popular the Oreo was going to be! In 2006, they replaced the…

Before I had Jason, I was an avid coupon lady. I cut coupons, used the  binder, sorted and shopped all of the best deals. For some reason, after I had Jason, I stopped cutting coupons  as much. I still did but nothing like before even though I really should have kept up with coupons. Toward the end of January, my friend and I went to an extreme coupon class. Just like that I went back into the coupon game and started saving money! Yes, it takes some time and effort, but I have fun with it and like to see how…

People often tell me that I’m a tough movie critic. I am certain that I obtained my picky movie taste from my father. When we were growing up, my father had the strictest views on movies.  We basically could not watch anything PG 13 even after the age of 15. Even though he was very strict, I honestly do admit that I’m better off in not seeing all the unnecessary violence, sex, language and such. At the time of my teenage years, I did not appreciate his firm beliefs. I complied a fun list of movies that are my top…

A common question many people ask of us who have disabilities is “How  do you do it everyday?” Or, my favorite, “I don’t know how you do it?!? I couldn’t handle doing what you go through.” My initial reaction is to feel a bit offended and annoyed because really what choice do I have? I am just living my life as anyone would and making the best of it.  I think I have a great life. But, what I forget is to ask myself am I living my life as anyone else would? One of my longest closest friend who also…

I’m a huge Olympic watching fan from ever since I can remember. I have fond memories of gathering around my grandmothers television in the 1980s with my cousins as we watched the Olympics unfold. I don’t know what interested me so much. The competition, the hard work ethic, the putting all you have out there or the unity of the world are all valid reasons why I enjoyed them. I am a firm believer of hard work equals reward. I do not think it necessarily has  money is the final destination  but more about accomplishments.  I worked hard to become a…

Most people might know me as the woman who has cerebral palsy and children. Some might know that I’m a Special Education teacher and writer who had breast cancer.   But here is a fun top ten list of things that you might not have known about me.  Enjoy!! I would try to do anything humanly possible not to hurt someone’s feelings. I don’t like to see anyone hurt or even close to being hurt, and certainly don’t want to be the cause of pain. One of my favorite times of the day is when the house is quiet, kids…

Sometimes a movie grabs your heartstrings and will stick with you. I fully admit that I’m not the biggest movie buff on the planet. In fact, it takes a lot of convincing for me to sit and watch a movie. Why? Sitting still is difficult for me because I always feel that I need to be doing something. However, I’m very happy to say that seeing the movie, “The Greatest Showman,” is not something I regret or will forget. The  Greatest Showman is about the life of PT Barnum who is the founder of Barnum and Bailey Circus. The circus…

No matter what type of cerebral palsy a person has, cerebral palsy limits their independence to a certain extent.  Technology has helped people with disabilities so much. Independence is amazing especially when you have such a limited range of freedom. Technology has improved the quality life of thousands of people who have significant disabilities. I know each time that I can do an action for myself, the feeling is indescribable. This week in the news, two children have experienced the unexpected thanks to advances in technology. First, Kyleigh is a girl with cerebral palsy.  She cannot speak, but uses a device…

Jason has had a fascination with numbers for a long time especially 100 years. We used to have a clock that chimed every hour but broke when Jason was two. Before it broke, we would count each chime, and he got his first understanding of counting.  I don’t miss the chimes waking me, but I miss counting with Jason. Laura learned counting with that clock as well. I have been strict about restricting TV and iPad time for everyone the last few weeks. I have enjoyed the changes in the kids and more family time. I like watching them play,…

I’m a very fortunate person despite having cerebral palsy.  Yes, I cannot walk, do daily tasks or other activities for daily living. But one extremely important and wonderful thing that I can do is to be a mother.  I love my children with all of my heart. From the moment that I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I felt an instant need to protect, nourish, and take care of her the best possible way I can. I felt the same when I became pregnant with my son. The most incredible thing about being a parent is how…