@2013 Twinglemami in Autismland Xmas Eve, 2013 |
Honestly, no one in our family truly gets how rough the holidays are for us. Holidays he's so hyper, so out of control. How? An example: His last day of school before the break-- horrid. It was PJ day and breakfast with Santa day at the school, parents got to visit and it was hectic.It was 1 huge ol' melt down from 9-12:45 p.m. until I said we're done, let's go home. And that was with both me and his aide there! I think sometimes extended family forgets that JD's coping skills get worse in crowds. And by crowds I mean family and friends. Sorry but its true. A crowd is a crowd, doesn't matter who makes it.
My favorite part of the holiday is Xmas morning, when it's just us. Hubby, the kids, and me, all in PJs and we watch the kids attack their presents, catch the happiness and joy of being a kid, where I don't worry about autism or overload, I just let all 3 kids be. It's our time to just be, where I don't have to parent (much) or try therapies (much). I love Christmas morning, it makes up for all the craziness and commercialization of the rest of the holiday. For those who believe, I hope Santa was good to you this year.
@2013 Twinglemami in Autismland Xmas morning, he made himself into a present. My coatbox, perfect size for a 5 year old to play in. |
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