Christmas 2012

Well it's christmas time again. So this year I decided to decorate our christmas tree in one of littlemans favorite movies. Disney cars! You guessed it a lot of work in my part. Hand crafted ornaments made out of clay. This was fun for littleman, he loves doing crafts now and painting so mommy put him to work helping. I will add pictures soon!

Another activity I had him do is help decorate cookies. Since this time of year I do an abundance of baking. Littleman loves to help pour ingredients in the bowls and help mix them together

Christmas Day was fast approaching and even I was getting excited as well as our monkey man! We knew this year he would be very excited as he understands a lot more this year then he did last year. We did our annual visit with Santa and yes he did sit on his knee this year unlike prior years. Santa was no where in sight when we first arrived to his work shop. But soon appeared with his bells jingling. Little man bolted towards Santa almost knocking him down gave him the biggest hug screaming his name. Santa was more than thrilled. Took him by the hand and lead him into his work shop. Mommy trying to keep composure, holding back my tears with great joy! We had his picture taken that day to mark this new step in his life. So proud! Will add the pic at a later time!

Christmas Eve was now here and of coarse mommy had to work so the celebration activities were limited to just our house. Eating goodies and dancing around in our livingroom to some christmas music, colouring Santa pictures, and you guessed it an early christmas present!

Christmas morning I arrived home promptly at 7:25am expecting to see a very excited little boy. But instead one sleepy littleman! Excitedly I wake him up and lead him to our tree where what to his eyes  an abundunce of presents waiting to be unwrapped! Toys that were opened were the best. Everything was oh my god look at that! And clothes well how shall we say we're his least favorite, throwing them aside and moving on. Lol!

Christmas day we spent playing with toys and trying to keep his excitement level down. But good news not one melt down or crying fit to be seen! Mommy had a nap finally after being awake for 30 some odd hours and we sat down to a turkey dinner prepared by my mother in law who was gracious enough to make since she knew I would not be in the mood nor physically able to manage. Then evening was quiet as we enjoyed each others company, littleman still going strong as I left for work at 10pm. Was a fantastic day. Oh guess you were wondering if littleman had turkey with us at the table? Nope! But he did enjoy his plate of fries!

From my crazy life with autism christmas to your families. Merry christmas!!

First day of kindergarten till christmas break

 I'm happy to report that littleman is doing well in school and he loves going which makes it easier to digest. With great thought I decided that it was in his best interest to start school and not return to Stepping stones for another 4-5 month cycle. I am happy to say it was the best decision I could have made. He had his first report card in November and he did very well taking into consideration all of littlemans needs. Time has quickly gone by. Some days are a challenge with home work and others no so much. But littleman rises out of bed each morning racing around excited that he gets to go to school.  Weekends are pretty much the same, keeping him busy as possible that he doesn't realize that he isn't going to school that day. I have also gotten word that littleman will be getting speech, ot and Physo starting in January at school!

Littlemans christmas concert went off without a bang. He did so well and did pretty good singing along with his class mates. He even danced around in his spot. Which everyone thought how cute is was. His EA stayed on stage with him just in case. It was a long day for him and he was exceptionally tired when he got home that day!! Mommy and daddy were very proud parents!! Looking forward to what 2013 will bring in this crazy house hold!