C E Plagmann

My “Special Interest” or “Hyperfocus”

Aka: Reading Monday! One common Autism perception is that they have a special interest. Most people think of trains or cars or math as a special interest Autistic people have, but the truth is a special interest can be literally anything. For me, the one thing that has been constant throughout my life is myContinue reading “My “Special Interest” or “Hyperfocus””

Book Review Monday: “How To Keep House While Drowning” by KC Davis

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall Thoughts: Highly recommend to anyone who feels like they are drowning in housework, and feeling down because they don’t feel like they’re meeting society’s expectations, real or perceived. I absolutely loved this book! It made me feel good inside and I related to so much of it, maybe because the authorContinue reading “Book Review Monday: “How To Keep House While Drowning” by KC Davis”

Bad Brain Days

Sunday was tough. There are just some days where I wake up and every decision I make or consider just leaves me feeling… bad. Like choosing whether or not to go to church yesterday. I felt bad thinking about going, but I felt just as bad not going. So, which do I choose? Do IContinue reading “Bad Brain Days”

I’m a Homemaker, Not a Stay-At-Home Mom

I always viewed homemaking and being a stay at home mom and housekeeping as different terms for the same basic job: keeping your house clean, and kids fed. It seems that a lot of people view it that way as well. I think because their mothers and grandmothers did it all. Before my husband andContinue reading “I’m a Homemaker, Not a Stay-At-Home Mom”

Bullet Journal 2023

Here’s just a quick look at my bullet journal spreads for 2023! I got a little creative for my cover page for the year, even though it’ll probably only last me around 6 months. Do you journal or use a planner? If so, what one? Do you bullet journal too?

Seeking An Evaluation

At the end of my latest therapy appointment, I asked my therapist about being diagnosed as Autistic. I’ve been researching for a few years and really relate to a lot of AuDHD (Autistic ADHD) women whose content I follow. My therapist recommended I take a quiz on a site just as a baseline to seeContinue reading “Seeking An Evaluation”

You Are 110% Worthy

It’s a struggle feeling like you’re worthy of anything when you don’t live up to neurotypical standards. What I mean by this, is it’s hard to feel adequate when all I see on mom groups is that as a stay at home mom I should be doing all the housework and childcare while my husbandContinue reading “You Are 110% Worthy”

Cleaning With Littles

Let me start by saying I’m definitely not an expert and I am constantly evolving my routine, and what matters most to me is changing often. Especially as my littles grow and need more or less attention. When my oldest was around 18 months, she loved helping me with chores, so I’d hand her laundryContinue reading “Cleaning With Littles”

Getting Ready for 2023

How do you prepare for the new year? Do you deep clean your house? Declutter? Set goals and intentions for the next year? Set up your new bullet journal? Well, I must confess I don’t do much of the cleaning or decluttering, but I do try to set goals and intentions. Most of the timeContinue reading “Getting Ready for 2023”

Managing Holiday Expectations

I have a love/hate relationship with holidays. Here’s why. Every year I have such grand plans for the holidays and all we’re going to do. Lots of gifts (or minimal gifts if I’m in that state of mind that year). Lots of decorations to make the home feel cozy and warm and full of lifeContinue reading “Managing Holiday Expectations”