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The Adventures Of Sticky Bird, Richmond (2025)

09/02/2025

Well, 2025 started off absolutely fu***ng horrible!

His Royal Highness Prince Sticky Bird Of Salisbury Manor lost his Uncle Joey (Shons Younger Brother) to a medical event whilst out running in the Able Tasman.

We were woken at 3.30am on Tuesday 21st to the police knocking on our door to deliver the devastating news that Uncle Joey had passed away the previous evening.

We are not sure how much HRH Prince Sticky Bird understands, but around the time of Uncle Joeys passing HRH was super affectionate towards Shon with lots of cuddles and love. Maybe HRH Prince Sticky Bird knew something we didn’t…….

Since then, HRH Prince Sticky Bird has been fu***ng hard work. He has been extremely grumpy and demanding. The aggression has been next level with me mainly being in the firing line. He has been pushing my up against the walls/doors/bench, cornering me and lashing out with head butts, hitting and pinching. (No where near as abusive as he used to be) The bruising is back to my poor arms and often left in tears. (Usually as soon as Shon leaves the house the abuse starts up). My poor neighbours hearing me yell at HRH Prince Sticky Bird to get off me, get away from me and to stop hurting me. To put things into context, hes now taller than me and as big as me but so bloody strong and hasnt finished growing yet….

I’m not sure if he is grieving, he’s in pain somewhere in his body, hormonal or what is going on. I’m afraid his CBD oil that he has been on for 2.5 - 3 years is no longer effective? I hate having to constantly guess what could be wrong!

I’m scared what tomorrow will bring when Shon leaves to start work at 7.30 in the morning because I’m exhausted with the aggression, getting hurt and walking on eggshells!

Why The F**k Is Autism Even A Thing!!!

24/12/2024

And today will test those patience big time! (I don’t love Christmas)

I read something on facey or instagram the other day which was so true. It said something like, If families were close or not dysfunctional, they would have meals together all the time but Christmas Day is when dysfunctional families or people come together and pretend for a day or a meal they aren’t dysfunctional, putting unnecessary pressure on people who would rather have a quiet day with people who fill their cup! (Not fu***ng drain it)

Anywho, Merry Christmas 🎄 From His Royal Highness Prince Sticky Bird Of Salisbury Manor. We hope you all have a fabulous day and a safe and happy holiday season!!

17/12/2024

School Holidays have ofically begun!

This afternoon between clients I had to go and collect His Royal Highness Prince Sticky Bird Of Salisbury Manor from school and noticed he is now missing his Pooh Bear Jibbit (or whatever they are called) from his crocs.

Pooh Bear Represented his love of honey 🍯 and would often be found hiding eating honey with his fingers.

Fries Represented his LOVE of McDonalds fries

I also purchased 4 bags of jibbitz (or whatever and however they are spelt) just to get an Apple 🍎 because he loves apples, a Clown Fish because of his retired assistance dog and bestie Nemo, Ice Cream 🍦well because he loves Ice Cream, and a Car 🚗 because he loves going for drives in the front seat ( I’ve been banished to the back, little bu**er) but sadly now all we are left with is the 🍦Ice Cream.

He has never taken them off himself and are not that easy to put on or remove so I’m assuming another wee magpie has spied the “treasures” and snapped them up hoping no one would notice or they have fallen into the never ending black hole 🕳️ at school!

On another note, we have been seeing more progress and HRH Prince Sticky is surprising us more and more.

We went to the paediatrician a couple of weeks ago in a new building (the same one that HRH used to attend hydrotherapy at (now minus the pool). HRH never goes into the consultation rooms but he sat outside in the doorway eating his apple 🍎. He usually chews on the apple, spits it out then throws it on the floor. Shon put a rubbish bin beside Prince sticky’s chair and instead of throwing the apple and covering the floor, he put it in the bin. (Yip, again sounds pretty insignificant but to HRH and us, that is huge)

I purchased some cheap slides (they were supposed to be for Christmas 🎅) for His Royal Highness Prince Sticky Bird Of Salisbury Manor from KMart (the best $6 I’ve spent) in a size 11. I wanted to try them on him to see if they fit but thought he would either hate them or want to go for a drive (HRH getting his shoes means he want to go for a drive in the loaf 🍞). To my amazement, they fit (he’s a big boy, tall with big feet), and he kept them on for at least a couple of hours without wanting to go out!!!

Now I give him the choice of what he wants to wear on his feet, slides/sandals or crocs. He may end up like his muma with a good shoe collection (My theory is no matter how fat I get, shoes will always fit) Omg, imagine going shopping together for shoes! 😍

09/12/2024

Yesterday we braved the Richmond Santa Parade.

Logan and Shon wanted to go (alone) but I suggested we take His Royal Highness Prince Sticky Bird Of Salisbury Manor.

(I don’t think Shon and Logan were very impressed with my suggestion but my reasoning was HRH Prince Sticky loves making noise, he has been playing Hi-5 Christmas, Santa Clause is Coming & Santa Wear Your Shorts basically on repeat since January (I swear if any of the Hi-5 cast suddenly become sick, I could step in no problem, I’d scare the kids though with my terrible singing), and he has been surprising us with his progress lately.

Anywho, he found a spot where he was happy to stand (after trying out a few different spots, & I’m glad we moved because across the road from us outside BK, a family obviously had nothing better to stare at other than us which gives me anxiety in an already potentially stressful situation)and watch the parade, with the aid of some BK fries and a frozen coke. He handled it all pretty well except for the kids on the stupid motorbikes who were showing off and revving the s**t out of them which made HRH Prince Sticky Bird almost loose his s**t and I wasn’t far behind.

After a (I’d say) a successful outing and lots of praise we wandered back home to Salisbury Manor (or sticky birds nest 🪹)

Oh, another win and a proud mum moment, (it will seem very insignificant to those who don’t understand). I was preparing HRH Prince Sticky Bird for school this morning and thought I should apply some sunscreen, (so he doesn’t burn his feathers),I usually don’t like to put it on him (yeah I know, I’m a Beauty Therapist Who forces the importance of spf down people’s throats) only because it’s usually a bit of a s**t fight and can cause aggression and a mini meltdown (for both of us 😂) but this morning he happily put out his arms, turned around when I asked him to to do the back of his neck and was happy for me to put it on his face too!!! (I use a spray on one for him that sprays clear and doesn’t feel like you are wearing anything)

You’ve got to take the small wins when you can!!!

04/12/2024

One of the many reasons I don’t enjoy Christmas is we never know what sort of mood His Royal Highness Prince Sticky Bird Of Salisbury Manor is going to be in.

If he wakes up happy and in a good mood, everyone is happy, if he wakes up grumpy and out of sorts, we are all grumpy.

Also, the fact I work stupid hours leading up to Christmas, that by the time Christmas Day rolls around, I’m exhausted.

The expectation that Christmas is all about spending time with family and those you love, (whilst feeling obligated) not all family’s get along or understand the stress that comes along with raising a child that doesn’t fit society’s mould.

Bring on the silly season 😫

26/11/2024

His Royal Highness Prince Sticky Bird Of Salisbury Manor is officially a teenager, & I’m not quite sure how I feel about it! 🥹

Prince Sticky loves watching Hi-5, Bob The Builder, Love To Sing & the occasional video from Sesame Street, McDonalds Fries, eating honey from the jar, playing in his pool, demanding attention, eating apples and making one hell of a mess, jumping on the trampoline, singing, (well, making as much noise as humanly possible) water, eating, going for drives in the loaf (our ugly van) and did I say eating?!

Part of me wishes I could go back in time and nurture those moments with him before we had any idea about the emotional journey that we were about to embark on, but hindsight is wonderful!

It has been a very isolating journey and at times it’s also been rewarding with the small wins and milestones that seem insignificant to most but to us are huge. There is never a dull moment, that’s for sure!

Thanks to our incredibly small circle, my sister for keeping me laughing and immature (just keeping it real 😂). Maitai School - Nelson, NZ (without a specialist school we would well and truly be screwed & he loves going). My clients at Inner Beauty for the patience, understanding the many laughs and the deep and meaningful conversations. Also my hockey team Rewa Hockey Est 1919 for giving me a reason to leave the house when it’s cold outside to relieve some stress and on the odd occasion a few tears too!

We have successfully survived 13 years as special needs parents. The next step is surviving puberty 🫣 and in a few years time power of attorney!

In the meantime,

A huge Happy 13th Birthday Prince Sticky Bird!!!

15/11/2024

Its Respite Weekend So His Royal Highness Prince Sticky Bird Of Salisbury Manor is in care.

He’s absolutely happy to go and I don’t even get a kiss or a look back when he walks through the door but why do I feel guilty and emotional whenever I drop him off?

Feeling absolutely exhausted I could cry! (I’m not a crier, I’ve learnt not to be because this mum (aka psychotic bitch. My husband is so complimentary) only gets a ‘what are you crying for🙄)

I’m looking forward to a quiet weekend and some early nights!! 🛏️

Happy Days!

04/11/2024

With His Royal Highness Prince Sticky Bird’s 13th Birthday Fast Approaching, I’ve Decided To Update His Bedroom.

Because Sticky Is Not Into Anything Other Than Hi-5 On His Device & I’ve Just Purchased Him Some New Clothes, He Doesn’t Play With Toys Or Play Sports, An Avery (Bedroom) Update It Is.

A Headboard, Beautiful New Calming Wallpaper That Sticky’s Dad (Apparently Not Shon Because Blake Is Too Tall For His Age When We Aren’t Tall & Blake Doesn’t Share Our Eye Colour, But That Is A Story For Another Day, Aye Shon 😂) Insists It’s Wipeable (I Don’t Think Shon Has Even Wiped The Current Wallpaper Or Any For That Matter?!), I’d Like To Recover His Toy Box Which Contains Sticky’s Sensory Stuff & Adding Some New Curtains.

Anywho, Watch This Space!

24/10/2024

Happy FriYAY!!

23/10/2024

His Royal Highness Prince Sticky Bird’s Aviary (Shower) is nearly complete.

We originally wanted an entry level shower with a reeded glass screen but it was going to cost a ridiculous amount extra (almost a kidney) so were advised to go with a hob.

Our old shower, (one of those s**tty acrylic ones) had a equally s**tty shower dome (Shon loved it, I hated it because I had to clean it and was a bitch to clean), so I really wanted floor to ceiling glass to contain the steam and the extractor fan in the shower. Shon thinks the shower now looks like an aviary which is fitting because we have a sticky bird 😂

Enable who does housing modifications on homes for disabilities wanted to put linoleum on the floor, that white waterproof stuff on the walls and shower curtain to make it more cost effective, oh and a shower chair attached to the wall! (it would essentially look like a hospital bathroom). This conversation with the OT at CDS (child disability service) had been ongoing for at least 2 years! I was adamant that our home was not a hospital and our bathroom was not going to resemble one!!

Anywho, the renovation is almost complete and I can’t wait to use my pretty bathroom.

Still to be done:

- Wallpaper in toilet room is going up on Friday
- Plastic on vanity needs to be removed and hand towel rail to be installed
- Toilet roll holder will go up when wallpapering is done
- Extraction fan to be changed
- Heated towel rail to be put up
- Power point and usb inside mirror cabinet

Interior Design: Lavonne Savage Interior Design
Tiles: Tile Direct
Plumber: Carl Stanley
Shower Glass: Richmond Glass NZ
Electrical: Scott Butler

17/10/2024

His Royal Highness Prince Sticky Bird off to school this morning.

That tube is from our condenser dryer that would be used to drain the water outside but we obviously don’t use it.

Anywho, HRHPS found the tube in the office. It did have an attachment on it that when he exhaled it would whistle but he chewed it to bits. It was hilarious 🤣

The tube goes with him everywhere at the moment (until it’s chewed beyond recognition) he even takes it to bed and sleeps with it 😂

This kid cracks me up!!

Oh, it’s respite weekend. I shouldn’t be excited but I’m exhausted 🥱

17/10/2024

His Royal Highness Prince Sticky arrived home this afternoon with this wee treasure.

Looks like a necklace or bracelet or something.

My wee magpie!

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