The Christmas period is my favorite time of year. I love the music, the lights, and the possibility of snow. I love all the time you get to spend with family and friends. I love the food and drinks. I also love the scents (the White Company winter candle is my favorite). My older sonContinue reading “Autism and Christmas”
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Christmas 2021
Two years ago, it took my son three days to open his Christmas presents. Since then we have been extra mindful of how many presents we have brought for him, so as to not overwhelm him. This year he did a great job of opening presents and not just his own! He found one ofContinue reading “Christmas 2021”
Our Puppy’s Christmas
While we are all on holiday visiting family our puppy is having Christmas with all her friends. I’m grateful to have pictures of her day to show our sons when they ask about her at night (I like to believe they are asking out of love, but it could be another tactic to delay goingContinue reading “Our Puppy’s Christmas”
Things that I’m thankful for this week
Being held captive in bed in the morning for extra hugs by my autistic son because we are both tired. Being asked for hugs before bed by my neuro-typical son. Being able to pass on positive messages about autism. My husband making me cups of tea in the morning. My crazy dog and all theContinue reading “Things that I’m thankful for this week”
Our Christmas tree is up
So the tree is up. Both my sons requested that the tree went up today. So my husband set the tree up this morning (we have a pre-light fake tree as I don’t need anything else to clean up in my house) and we started decorating it this afternoon. My autistic son helped. He foundContinue reading “Our Christmas tree is up”
Halloween
In 7 Halloweens, this was the first time my son has been happy to wear a costume. We have brought him multiple costumes in the past- the latest superhero, his favorite Paw Patrol character etc. We got excited when he picked out a firefighter outfit and then were disappointed when it remained in the HalloweenContinue reading “Halloween”
Is someone trying to tell me it’s time for Christmas???
So, I came down stairs to this scene the other night… My son told me these are Christmas stockings for Santa (they kind of looked like dirty socks from the washing basket to me)! So I could have either fought him over the display of ‘stockings’ for the next couple of weeks or do this…Continue reading “Is someone trying to tell me it’s time for Christmas???”
My son has never had a birthday party………
In new places, my son will often spend the first 10 minutes running around, desperately trying to take in all the sounds, smells and visuals of a new place to help him understand where he is. He is small, nimble and fast, so this often turns into an obstacle course for me to negotiate asContinue reading “My son has never had a birthday party………”
The Pajama Gang 