Making the most of the sunshine. #beautiful #lucky #Norwich #norfolk

4 progressive miles. Suprised myself with that as felt knackered and set off aiming to plod. State of my hair this morning, yesterdays plaits & a crocodile clip 🤣 #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #running #morningmiles

Easy evening unwind before bedtime. Accidental negative splits. Ending the day on 25,000 steps. Forgot a photo so have Misty with her new catnip fish. They have one each, handmade by a friend and they love them. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #forgotaphoto #misty #kittensofbluesky #blackcat

Trip to @norwichcastle.bsky.social with small today. Our first visit since the keep reopened. Beyond cool. We loved it & will be back soon. #Norwich #castle #history #keep #lucky #smallchildlife

A very short run as its all I had time before getting teens up for school/college. Then walking loops as they get ready & small slept. Followed by strength so I didnt lose my sh*t 😂 do the things. Now throwing dinner in slow cooker before a trip with small. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy

Whether it’s paracetamol or something else, Trump and co are perpetuating the idea autism is wrong and disability is an individual’s responsibility to avoid. It’s anti-science but it’s deeply ableist at its core. The goal is for non-disabled to be afraid and disabled people to be ashamed.

How we deal with life... jump in the river. Feeling chilly this morning water temp is 13-14° but that was SO needed. Such a reset. Do the things that bring you joy. #wildswim #swimtounwind #jump #livelife #friends #keepgoing

**CALL FOR PAPERS** Upcoming workshop at QMUL in January, looking at autism, focused interests, and communication across diverse contexts. How can we centre autistic interests as a strength rather than a symptom? Contributions outside academia welcome. Please share widely!

5 hump day miles. Total contrast to Mondays run where it just flowed because that felt horrible. The randomness of running. Still glad I got out, now on with the day. ##running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #humpday #keepgoing #eatonpark

20,000 steps, strength training & pilates today in between supporting small, meetings, endless admin, batch cooking, coregulating & kitten cuddles Roll on tomorrow. #keepgoing #soloparenting #selfcare #kittensofbluesky #blackcats #dailyjoy

On SNJ Today: In our final look at the #SENDInquiry report, @captaink77.bsky.social asks how does @helenhayes.bsky.social 's Education Committee think #SEND funding should be fixed for the long term? www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...

Ooof.

All the smug for longest run post injuries, just over 9 miles & could have kept going but ran out of time. Enjoying the peaceful darker mornings. Felt chilly today but a good temp for running. Misty joined me for post run yoga. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #morningmiles

Starting & ending the day doing something to fill my cup. Run director duties this morning. I started today in a funk & yet volunteering had me smiling, laughing & feeling the joy. Then a quiet walk this evening. Simple things. #loveparkrun #highvisheroes #dailyjoy #walk #unwind

Love this. And definitely going to share the mantra with my teens. It is also is the same thought process that gets me out of bed to run at 5:30am, up, out & on with the day rather than putting it off until I am too tired. Life is short, do the things that bring joy.

Take a moment to be proud of yourself for surviving the days that felt impossible Image: www.instagram.com/artofbrillia...

"MPs have recognised that restoring confidence isn’t just about “involving” parents, important as that is. It’s also very much about making sure the law is followed, and taking action against local authorities that make a mockery of it." My tribunal was cancelled 3 days before it was meant to happen

Parkrun and then a swim. Taking advantage of having son 3 at home to escape for a bit this morning, much needed. Lovely to see friends & then the chilly river swim after was the calm I needed before getting on with the day. ##running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #running #wildswim

“Interoception is the ability to notice and understand internal bodily sensations, like your heartbeat, hunger, or the need to take a deep breath. For autistic adolescents, this ability can be hyperactive or underactive. Both extremes can contribute to anxiety.” crae.ioe.ac.uk/experiences-...

Five friday miles, a walk then a cycle to the meadow for a swim after getting M off to school. Saw two kingfishers! Filling my cup. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #swimtounwind #wildswim #selfcare #lucky

Easy 20 minutes run before a strength routine. Kids up & organised & Dr's & blood tests for me. All before 9am. Winning. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #morningmiles #restday #keepgoing

Daily joy. Post dinner Uno & monopoly. Candles, fairy lights, silly kittens and building zip wires for a cuddly monkey. Somebody is getting their spark back 😍 #memories #everyday #joy #family #lucky

This is exactly my experience currently at stage 2 complaint.

Hump day, 5 easy miles, a walk & some yoga whilst getting grumpy teens out to school. Tbf I wdnt want to cycle 5 miles in the rain either but she has got on her way. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #runningintherain #morningmiles #keepgoing #running #humpday

Daily joy, Bobbles the burrito 😂 my new PURPLE slow cooker & small decorating biscuits. Simple joys. Plus pilates, a strength workout & a walk today, keeping on keeping on. Tired but grateful for simple things that make me smile. #joy #blackcat #kitten #lucky #slowcooker #baking #keepgoing

To reas, have followed a few bits but want to catch up properly. It was good to see a high turnout at the very least.

Standing room only for Westminster Hall debate on SEND, called in response to this petition calling for legal rights to be maintained petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71... Shows the deep concern about upcoming reforms among MPs Watch here: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

Love this!

So still no working document or even an acknowledgement of my emails asking for it.They said I would have it by last fri. I have submitted a case review form. No contact from LA at all. No acknowledgement of my request for a further coproduction meeting. How do you work with people like this. #SEND

8 monday morning miles, mega windy. Glad I got that done to kick off the week. Proper dark at 5:40am when I went out, high viz & headtorch needed. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #running #morningmiles #keepgoing #grateful

Lea Bridges 250th event. Tail walking duties for me so obviously I wore a tail. We had cakes, and keepsake medals for all runners and volunteers. #juniorparkrun #running #loveparkrun #highvisheroes #250 #milestone #parkrun

Anyone have any advice re a vacated tribunal. I sat in a coproduction meeting with LA & their solicitors this week, 5 working days before tribunal. We agreed all section B, section I & few bits still on section f to decide at tribunal. I requested the meeting in July.. they failed to organise it.

Friday eary doors run and swim plus getting M to school. I am SO glad I did this as it went on to be A DAY. Big stress but also lovely session for small with his provision, so celebrating that win. Ignoring the rest 😉 #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #wildswim #swimtounwind

Very gentle 5km this morning , gave up on trying to sleep, having been awake since 3:30am. If my brain could please shut up. 😂 anyway a quieter day today & inaugural session of new book club tonight so thats exciting. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #nevergiveup #keepgoing

5 morning miles, spot the bit where I felt REALLY ill all of a sudden a km in. Then did a bit of a walk/run for a km or so until I felt better before plodding to get to 5 miles. Saw a fox though & have new shades so all good. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #morningmiles #dailyjoy

Daily joy, kittens trying to join small in the bath and candles and fairy lights at dinner table. #dailyjoy #kittens #bathtime #candles #fairylights #winning #smallthings

Various points of today have had ALL the feels. But look fluffy kittens. They are getting so big, Bobbles especially. Almost 10 months old! I think we have to plan their 1st birthday celebrations! Oh they bring such joy & comfort. #kittensofbluesky #blackcats #comfort #kittens #fluffy #dailyjoy

Started reading but I need to carry in with working document so am sharing for reach and to come back to it later.

Forgot to post these last night, sunset full moon swim didnt actually see the moon but so much laughter. Very grateful for friends and wild swimming. Don't take life seriously do the things that are fun! #wildswim #swimtounwind #friends

7 monday morning miles. Now time for strength whilst shivvying kids for school and college. Little Miss Misty kitten always pleased to see me when I get in. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #morningmiles

Parkrun at a different course, a 30 min cycle there but then a swim in the river afterwards. Total joy jumping in. Had a nice run too despite feeling horribly anxious beforehand. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #parkrun #wildswim #swimtounwind #dailyjoy

And in today's nonsense from County council re #SEND provision for small they have, 7 days before tribunal after already agreeing & starting EOTAS, setting up provision which small is accessing.. consulted another school over an hour drive away. They offered a visit as they felt they could meet need

An easy 5km, then a walk and a swim early doors this morning, M off to school & some meetings before admin. Feeling frazzled now, going to have a break, maybe do some baking with small. Lots to be positive about this morning. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #wildswim #lucky

Easy evening 5km after a day of ALL the feels. But still standing, still running, still laughing and new hair. Opted for purple,turquoise & pink this time. Forgot a run selfie so have #legorunbuddy & #legorunkitten saying hello to M & B post run. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running

Dropped this one off at hairdresser... it needs to be made an 'acceptable ' 🙄 colour for school tomorrow. She is also having most of the length cut off! #pinkhair #holidays #summer #backtoschool

A VERY wet 5 miles but a nice run, reminding me I am stronger than I feel. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #legorunkitten #running #runningintherain #morningmiles #humpday #eatonpark

Short & sweet, easy 2 miles to help my head before bed. Also new trainers, which I didn't actually wear because its been raining & their first run can be a dry run at least 🤣 they glow in the dark so will be epic for early morning runs. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #keepgoing

So many interesting issues & perspectives discussed here. I would suggest #neuro-affirming integrative T&L practice as outlined here by @autisticrealms.bsky.social and @tanyaadkin.bsky.social as a safe classroom approach for NDs & NTs alike. autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...

Ughh that was hard. Tired, longest run post injury. Happy with the consistent pace but bit of a head battle. Its done a good start to September and the week ahead. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #morningmiles #longrun ##getitdone #keepgoing

Sat editing working document ready for tribunal in less than 3 weeks, motivating my ADHD brain with regular sugar and cat cuddles. #keepgoing #send #adultingsucks #parentlife #blackcats #kittensofbluesky #kittensofjoy #sweets #donttellthechildren