As a mom, there are things you find extra special, and moments in your child's life that you want to record. Pictures are taken, your heart leaps for joy as your child gracefully meets each mile stone, and you hear those first words. You video tape their first steps, and everyone cheers the child says his ABC’s all by himself. There are also things that break your heart, and are not so flattering. Like, the first time your child falls down, or when someone is mean to them. You are equally heart broken with each and every fever, ear infections, scrape, bite, or bruise. Those things are the same when you have a child with special needs, but there are a few things that are different. Like, our children may take a longer time to meet mile stones, or never meet them at all. I thought I would share some things that are a bit different with my child with PDD-NOS.
My heart leapt for joy when;
- You decided to learn the names of your classmates after 3 months of being with them.
- Your speech took off after 8 months of intense therapy. No one can stop you now LOL!
- You played with play dough for the first time at the age of 4
- You learned to snuggle, and hug, and give kisses. (you hated to be touched for so long)
- You slept through the night for the first time (last week)
- You said, “I love you”, and knew what it meant.
- You stood up for yourself and refused to be bullied at day care.
- You decided you could get in a pool and enjoy it (last year)
- You told someone on your own that you can’t have candy because you are allergic.
- You learned your ABC’s, Colors, Shapes, Letter Sounds, Months of the year, Days of the week, Count to 10, Lower case letters early at age 3
- You played at the park without having an asthma attack
- You went on a nature walk and didn’t scream when something got on you.
- You allowed someone to cut your hair without screaming bloody murder (2 months ago)
- My heart leaps for joy every time you make a friend
- my heart leaps for joy every time I see your face.
My list could go on forever.
2 comments:
Angela, my 13 year old Aspie told a "real" joke last night. It was quite off color, but it was a FUNNY joke, nonetheless. (Because of her Asperger's, she often doesn't get typical humor.) It was a huge milestone! Bless you for sharing.
My heart leapt when Andy said hi and bye to the waitress at the restaurant tonight..and without prompting. And then once again when we got home and he started to play with the dog..for the first time in months:)
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