S Club Mama

Just in case I forgot about autism in our family, today Moose decided to throw a tantrum as soon as we got to school. He'd been playing/reading just fine - full of energy - at home and as soon as we walked in to school, "I feel badly." What? He says he's sick (no symptoms, although I've been ill). Sits on the floor outside of his classroom. I ask Squirt if he can walk to his classroom by himself today. Surprisingly, he says yes and does it so well (after he gets his hug and kiss - what a big boy). He's heavy and we stand him up a few times. We being the IRC (not 100% recollecting what that means but basically special education) and his regular classroom teacher and myself. OK he's not that big but when a 60 some pound kid decides to not stand, it takes a bit to get him up. I think we got him convinced to stay at school but my cell phone is ready for the call "he threw up." Happy Autism Awareness Day - when you remember that your child ca...

This is the second year in a row I've missed lighting my own house up blue (I just plumb forgot this year). Blue? Yeah, blue is the color for National Autism Awareness Day. April is Autism Awareness Month but April 2 is specifically the day to light up your house, building, whatever blue. It's an amazing awareness opportunity for towns, cities, companies, and families to show their support for the community of families who have this challenge daily. My favorite place that lights it up blue is the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio, Brazil. Because, of course, no one can comfort families facing such a challenge as our Savior.