Firstly, I want to say sorry its been a minute! Over the past few weeks, things have been incredibly busy behind the scenes. We’ve been putting a lot of time, energy, and care into promoting Awesome Archie’s connection Club, supporting our families and schools, and making sure everything we offer and share continues to be meaningful, welcoming, and valuable for everyone involved.
Because of this, our usual updates and blog posts have taken a bit of a back seat but, here we are with some updates 🙂
The awesome news is that all this activity means that exciting things are happening, and we can’t wait to share more with you very soon. Thankyou for your patience, your support, and for being such an important part of the Awesome Archie community—it really does mean a lot.
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So, here we go…
Herbie’s London Adventure – Stranger Things and Banksy
We’re really proud to share a very special milestone for our Herbie, who recently enjoyed an unforgettable trip to London as a reward for completing his MOCs. This was no small accomplishment—Herbie worked incredibly hard to achieve this, especially as he navigates the additional challenges that come with being autistic an learning in mainstream. His determination and resilience has been so inspirational and I am a very proud mum.
The trip itself was packed with amazing experiences. Herbie got to see a real-life Banksy artwork in situ, take in the incredible views from the London Eye, and enjoy the theatre production of Stranger Things—all moments that made the reward even more meaningful.
A huge thank you goes to his dad for accompanying him and supporting him every step of the way. Having that encouragement and reassurance made such a difference and helped turn this trip into a positive and memorable experience.
This wasn’t just a trip—it was a celebration of perseverance, courage, and achievement. We couldn’t be prouder of him.
The Beautiful Chaos of Everyday Life
Being a mum of four is busy in itself—but when two of your children are autistic, the day-to-day takes on a whole new level of planning, patience, and perseverance.
Most mornings start before the sun feels fully up. There are school runs to coordinate, routines to stick to, and the careful balancing act of making sure everyone is regulated, prepared, and supported for the day ahead. What might seem like a simple task—getting dressed, eating breakfast, leaving the house—can require extra time, understanding, and flexibility. Some mornings it is total carnage!
Then there’s the rest of life ticking along in the background. Meal prep, laundry, appointments, and somewhere in between, me trying to run a business and carve out a mini moment to breathe. It can feel relentless at times, like you’re constantly switching roles without ever fully stepping out of any of them. And yes—it’s hard. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. The invisible load of thinking ahead, managing triggers, advocating, and making sure each child gets what they need can be exhausting.
But within all of that, there are positives—real, meaningful ones.
There’s a deep sense of connection that comes from truly understanding your children and seeing the world through their eyes. There are the small wins that feel huge (like Herbs in London) —moments of progress, confidence, or calm that others might overlook but mean everything to you. There’s resilience being built every single day, not just in your children, but in you too.
You learn to celebrate differently. You learn patience in a way you never expected. And you begin to see that success doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s version—it can be quieter, more personal, but just as powerful. It’s AWESOME!
It’s not in anyway a perfect balance. Some days feel like I am living in survival mode. But even on those days, there is love, there is growth, and there is a strength you didn’t know you had.
And sometimes, that’s more than enough.