Give me a GREAT story about your child. A Love Thread. :)

[HarperRose]

I have a great story to share about my Aspie and it prompted me to ask about your kids. What's going on with them? I don't care what it is -- I want to hear about it. It doesn't have to be a big, miraculous story, and it doesn't have to be recent. Did she smile today? Is he breathing? Awesome. Let's hear about it. We all know it's the little things that make us happy.



Yesterday my 9 yr old Aspie was holding his sister's hand. He is very aggressive and she is often the target of his aggression. She's 8 yrs old and has anxiety & SPD. But yesterday he held her hand. I was so stunned, dh and I took pictures without them knowing. We needed photographic evidence of that moment!!

[Kailey's mom]

Kailey made my heart melt weds night. A very good friend of ours had a death in the family. Their dog died. We went over there, and the kids were crying. My dd said " Dont' worry, she's in heaven and she's okay and now she's not sick anymore" and gave the kids a big hug. I couldn't believe that my 3 yr old was able to help a grieving 9 yr old. It was so awesome.

[HarperRose]

Originally Posted by Kailey's mom

Kailey made my heart melt weds night. A very good friend of ours had a death in the family. Their dog died. We went over there, and the kids were crying. My dd said " Dont' worry, she's in heaven and she's okay and now she's not sick anymore" and gave the kids a big hug. I couldn't believe that my 3 yr old was able to help a grieving 9 yr old. It was so awesome.

That's so precious. What a loving girl! And it made me tear up.

[AnalogWife]

Awwwww, and that's so awesome that you had the camera handy, I can tell it made your week.

For us----one of my BFF's DD is 9 days older than DS and sometimes I just crumble when I read her FB updates, about all the affirmations of love and other funny things that her DD says. My DS doesn't say much at all, and certainly not "I love you, too, Mommy" but last night as I was chaning his dipey the Meg ballad from Hercules came on and I got very theatrical and fell into really hamming up my lip-syncing with lots of hair tossing and chest-gripping and gauntlet throwing, that sort of thing. I looked back down to DS and his lips were puckered up to kiss me. It was like he was telling me he loved me, once and for all...or that I was pretty, or that I lovingly amused him. Whatever it was, it WASN"T a laugh, it wasn't a hug that I initiated, it was a kiss initated by him and it meant the world to me.

[HarperRose]

Originally Posted by AnalogWife

it was a kiss initated by him and it meant the world to me.

I love your description of theatrics. That is SO something I would do, too.

[williamsmommy2002]

Our big recent one is that my big guy can now ride a bike with training wheels. He's never been able to pedal at all and can now do a pretty decent job on his brother's bike. Yes his brother's bike, he never wanted one because he had such a difficult time with his motor planning. He now wants his own. One without training wheels "because I can go really, really fast".

That is nice but last night he just cuddled next to me out of the blue and said "I love you mama".

[pimms]

My DS (6) started up swimming lessons today after a 4 month break. At the end of the lesson they let them just off the side, I usually am so scared b/c he is too close to the side and jumping is quite difficult for him (balance/coordination too). But this time he got his toes up to the edge, bent those knees and really pushed off, huge splash and then made it to the side of the pool on his own! It was a big moment

[sbgrace]

One of Andrew's (ASD) issues has been a lack of empathy and awareness of how his actions affect others--particularly his brother.

Caleb (twin) has had to change all his foods because of newly diagnosed anaphylactic allergies. It's been rough for him.

A few days ago Andrew said
"Mommy, when I get older I'm going to have a chocolate factory. And all my chocolates and candies are going to be no nut and no sesame and Caleb can have all the chocolate."


I want to add about Caleb. A few days ago Andrew was babbling on and on about how when he's older he will do anything he wants. He said he would only ever eat candy and cookies and never, ever go to sleep. Caleb came up and said "When I get older I'm going to go to Andrew's house every day and bring him some meat and vegetables and fruit and all the healthy things so he can live" I don't think he'll have to worry long given Andrew also isn't going to sleep!

[HarperRose]

These stories get me all teary.

Rachelle, your boys made me laugh!

ETA: I added a link to my kids holding hands in my first post.

[pixiekisses]

Great thread!

My little miss cotton ball button survived critical condition late last year, and is still recovering, but soon "back to normal" for her. It's a true miracle. And we are so greatful every day that I don't even have words. :

And our Tiny (delayed with some neuro issues) finally reached 11 lbs. (5 kg.) at 19 weeks!

[HarperRose]

Originally Posted by pixiekisses

Great thread!

My little miss cotton ball button survived critical condition late last year, and is still recovering, but soon "back to normal" for her. It's a true miracle. And we are so greatful every day that I don't even have words. :

And our Tiny (delayed with some neuro issues) finally reached 11 lbs. (5 kg.) at 19 weeks!

BRAVO!!! Those are GREAT moments!!

[Lollybrat]

DS is 5.5 and has ASD. In mid-November I took DS to Learning Express so we could get a birthday gift for his cousin. While there we spent a lot of time looking around so I could see what DS might like for Christmas. He loved the Crocodile Creek lunchboxes, some puzzles, and few other random items.

A couple of weeks later, DS and I were running errands. The first has been getting DS a haircut, which is always a difficult event and he was still kind of worn out and weepy from the ordeal. As I got DS in the car after leaving the health food store, we had this conversation:

DS: Mommy, I want to go to Learning Express.

Me: Why do you want to go to Learning Express?

DS: Because I want to look at the lunchboxes and I want to see what else I might want.

I was comepletely blown away by this statement. It was the most sophisticated thing he has ever said. DS answered a "why" question in a way that actually answered the question! And it made sense, it was not in his "coded language" or scripted in any way! Spontaneous logical speech! I was simply amazed.

Of course as soon as we were pulling out of the parking lot DS's next statement was in his usual coded language: "No. I want to go to the Red Circle Store instead. I want to sit in the tender and see a ten-car set." (Translation: "I want to go to Target. I want to sit in the cart with the extra seat and look at Matchbox cars.")

[HarperRose]

Originally Posted by Lollybrat

Spontaneous logical speech! I was simply amazed.

That's AWESOME!

Of course as soon as we were pulling out of the parking lot DS's next statement was in his usual coded language: "No. I want to go to the Red Circle Store instead. I want to sit in the tender and see a ten-car set." (Translation: "I want to go to Target. I want to sit in the cart with the extra seat and look at Matchbox cars.")

I knew it was Target and matchbox or hot wheels cars! I would have never picked up on the tender.

I like Target. My favorite store.

[slsurface]

What a great idea for a thread!

My DS is 3 with SPD, he can be very challenging and we often can't do "normal" family things. But he astounds me on a daily basis too! I have two stories to share...

On Monday morning, DS jumped into bed with us at 5am, like usual. This morning he snuggled up next to me, took my hand and said "Mommy, you're my best friend." My heart melted.

Today while DH and I were washing the dishes, DS came and crashed on the floor near us. He said, "I'm a dying bear." Me, "On no! Why are you dying bear?" DS, "Because the earth is changing and getting warmer." He is remembering an Episode of the BBC Planet earth series that we watched about the polar bears and global warming from several days ago. What a memory! He is such a sponge!

[HeatherRenee]

My 4 year old has a list of things, but his big one is Hypersensitivity to touch.

Christmas Eve I was NOT feeling well at all. I was sick beyond belief. While the rest of the family (we were visiting my mom and family) was in the living room talking and playing games, I was in the guest room thinking I was dying in the bed (I wasn't, but that's how it felt.. lol). IC came into the room, and curled up next to me. Then he lightly touch my face and told me he loved me and wished I would get better soon. He even kissed my head! I have to say, outta all the gifts I got the next day, THAT was the best one and I'll always remember it I even started feeling better after that!

[Lollybrat]

Originally Posted by HarperRose

I knew it was Target and matchbox or hot wheels cars! I would have never picked up on the tender.

Well, DS is train-obsessed. He thinks the shopping carts with the extra seats look like a train engine with a tender.

He's too big to sit in the regular shopping cart seat and he likes to run away from me in the store. So he always has to sit in the "tender".

[Lindsay1234]

TERIFFIC THREAD!!!!!!

My 8yr old dd1 said to a family friend today (they were getting manicures, I wasnt near her to prompt her to say nice things, I swear! ) about my 8mo dd2 with special needs...

"Im so lucky that Sophia came into my life. None of my friends have a sister that has special needs, Im the luckiest girl in the 3rd grade. I wonder how she knew we needed her in our family so bad?!"

[HarperRose]

Originally Posted by Lollybrat

Well, DS is train-obsessed. He thinks the shopping carts with the extra seats look like a train engine with a tender.

He's too big to sit in the regular shopping cart seat and he likes to run away from me in the store. So he always has to sit in the "tender".

Of course!

Originally Posted by slsurface

... "Mommy, you're my best friend." My heart melted.

...

Today while DH and I were washing the dishes, DS came and crashed on the floor near us. He said, "I'm a dying bear." Me, "On no! Why are you dying bear?" DS, "Because the earth is changing and getting warmer." He is remembering an Episode of the BBC Planet earth series that we watched about the polar bears and global warming from several days ago. What a memory! He is such a sponge!

Top one:
2nd one: What a smarty!!! I love it!

Originally Posted by HeatherRenee

My 4 year old has a list of things, but his big one is Hypersensitivity to touch.

...

IC came into the room, and curled up next to me. Then he lightly touch my face and told me he loved me and wished I would get better soon. He even kissed my head! I have to say, outta all the gifts I got the next day, THAT was the best one and I'll always remember it I even started feeling better after that!

What a sweet little love. That warms my heart.

Originally Posted by Lindsay1234

"Im so lucky that Sophia came into my life. None of my friends have a sister that has special needs, Im the luckiest girl in the 3rd grade. I wonder how she knew we needed her in our family so bad?!"

This just made me cry. What a special, special girl you have.

Thanks for all the positive feedback on this thread being a good idea! I know we all so often struggle with the challenging parts in our lives. Sometimes having a little glimmer of happy is just what we need on a bad day.

[InMediasRes]

What an awesome thread. Where are my tissues?

DH had 2 floating holidays that he decided to take right before New Year's, so we have had him home for 4 days now, and I have to say it has made an amazing difference in our family. We have had two major big steps for both DS and DH.

DH made it through an outing to the aquarium where DS was not going to make it more than 45 min without getting into the whole "Can't I go anywhere without him falling apart" lament. He just talked about how much Andrew enjoyed playing in the stingray pool and looking at the turtles. He really enjoyed it, even though it was shortlived and there was a lot of whining. I was so proud of him.

And DS, who has mostly hated his sister and been very violent with her, has made some huge strides this week. Usually when she even looks in his direction he flips out about her touching his toys and goes to push her over. This weekend, he has stopped TWICE and asked me to come help him. I was so proud of him for controlling his impulse and verbalizing his need for help.

And tonight when we were riding home in the car, Jane was pretty upset about being in the carseat. He talked to her for a few minutes, and then said "Jane's upset. I make her happy." And then he started SINGING! I just about cried (and she was in heaven, of course, with her brother finally paying attention to her).

And... about a week ago, he finally finally said "I love you" for the first time. I am crying all over again thinking about it.

[Lindsay1234]

One more about Sophia. When she was born she wasnt expected to make it, cardiac arrest, renal failure, palsy, heart defect, etc. Today, at JUST 8 months old, she was trying to crawl! CRAWL!!!!!!

There are millions of things I could share but that is whats making my day right now!