tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post753418173081105584..comments2024-03-28T05:59:18.535-07:00Comments on life with greyson + parker: numbers gamemommykellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697924681816487574noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-276028795284129862013-08-15T04:01:11.749-07:002013-08-15T04:01:11.749-07:00Thank you. There's not much else i can say or ...Thank you. There's not much else i can say or do, except read your beautiful words, and to just let be.LauraEvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812147126954335150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-39381807391022984512013-08-14T21:34:54.809-07:002013-08-14T21:34:54.809-07:00Isn't this so true for all kiddos - no expecta...Isn't this so true for all kiddos - no expectations, just let them be who they are. I sometimes forget to do that. Thanks for the reminder! DJ Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16868491559951615350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-50861606044427922742013-08-14T15:14:04.975-07:002013-08-14T15:14:04.975-07:00I just found your blog this week and it's brou...I just found your blog this week and it's brought me so much comfort. My 2 1/2 year old son was diagnosed with ASD 10 months ago. It's been quite the ride, so far. I also have a 7yo and 4yo and have found it difficult to make time for much therapy. We do speech and OT, but with school starting and reading your blog, I feel like I can finally do ABA with my little guy. Thank you so much for your honesty here. It has made me realize, I'm not alone in this journey:). The Bradyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17592490213229268338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-84054727162479812312013-08-14T11:10:56.558-07:002013-08-14T11:10:56.558-07:00Excellent post. While sometimes I feel like I don&...Excellent post. While sometimes I feel like I don't have anything to offer, I AM reading. <br /><br />Thanks for writing.Ky | TwoPretzelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11270132761507189608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-62062809660390991802013-08-14T09:11:14.400-07:002013-08-14T09:11:14.400-07:00Happy Wednesday, Mama.
at our first intake meetin...Happy Wednesday, Mama.<br /><br />at our first intake meeting our worker from the regional center asked me "what are your long term goals for your son" and i just stared blankly. He was my second son with autism (my oldest is 9) and I've learned to not have expectations. Accept them for who they are, encourage them to push farther than their comfort zone, but not to have goals. Either the goals are too little and after they're met you become complacent, or they're too big and an exercise in frustration.<br /><br />I told her I wanted him to be happy. She paused and then asked "i mean like, graduating high school, going to college." She didn't really get it. I just nodded and said "sure."Samjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13538274785618523953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-39403519127148993572013-08-14T07:30:47.786-07:002013-08-14T07:30:47.786-07:00Happy Wednesday, friend. I think there is a beauty...Happy Wednesday, friend. I think there is a beauty in letting go that some people can fear. I think we get wrapped around ideas and beliefs, that is becomes our identity. Then, letting go of them becomes personal. Sometimes, not only for you but for others. When it became apparent my son was on the spectrum (quirky, his doctor calls him), my parents had a tough time accepting it. Even though his quirks have tempered, they are still quick to normalize everything he does. As he has grown (4 yrs) I have tried to let go of my ideas of him & get to know who he is becoming. He is nothing short of amazing <3<br />I read an idea on a blog called loveyou2.org that said "think you might be wrong". Just for a minute, think what would happen if what you thought, was wrong. It's scary, but freeing.<br />Love & happiness to you, sweet Momma. JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-5939668050854725742013-08-14T06:46:50.244-07:002013-08-14T06:46:50.244-07:00I can't even begin to understand what you have...I can't even begin to understand what you have to cope with everyday.But I do know that seeing pics of your boys. lifts my heart. I truly believe those little beings were sent to teach something to all of us. It's probably something different for each of us.But you only have to look into their beautiful eyes to know they have wise, old souls. Treasure them. They are wonderful boys entrusted to a Mother who will find a way to bring out their special gifts. I'm not into religion, in fact I'm a Pagan, but I believe you have been truly blessed. Blessings Lesley UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690616440969201231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8077151913672187133.post-12692382434042063642013-08-14T06:06:11.044-07:002013-08-14T06:06:11.044-07:00Chrissy,
Thank you for all you're doing to ch...Chrissy,<br /><br />Thank you for all you're doing to change the world - you have opened my eyes and my heart to so many that are affected by Autism. I've been reading your blog for a few months now and wanted to share a story with you. I'm a photographer, photographing mostly children and families in my area - I love it, love meeting new people, love interacting, love creating beautiful memories for them. You probably know where this is going....this past weekend I met a beautiful family for the first time, the Mom had seen some of my work on Facebook (a friend of a friend) and asked my friend how my patience-level was. The Mom and I corresponded over details, but all I really knew was she and her husband had 2 small children - ages 4 and 2. When we met at the park for their session, after the introductions were made, she told me "B" - her 4 year old little girl, would be a challenge and it was OK if she didn't smile or look at the camera, that she most likely wouldn't. I just knew, knew from reading WHY she was saying this - and then she told me "B" had Autism. We talked a bit about how the session would flow and I asked her to tell me if I did anything to frustrate or upset "B", if we needed to stop to give her a break, etc. It was a beautiful, eye-opening experience that I was so grateful for. While "B" never looked or smiled directly at me, she certainly loved smiling at her parents & little brother, especially when her beautiful Mommy was holding her! Such a precious family.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your journey and raising awareness around the world.<br /><br />Kathi Mahoney Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316065255145422141noreply@blogger.com