Things He Says | The How He Feels Edition

Speech & Language Therapist | "How do you feel about having autism?" The Boy | "I don't feel that bad about it, because it's part of me and who I am."

Things He Says | The Harsh But Probably True Edition

Me | "Ooh, I like that necklace. It's like a Christmas bauble, do you think it will suit me?" Him | "No, Mum, it’s for young people!”

Things He Says | The Toilet Humour Edition

Me | "We're going for brunch in a Victorian toilet." Him | "Are you taking the p**s?"

Things He Says | It’s an 80s Classic Edition

Him: "What's that song? You know, the one with the line 'totally fixed where you are'. Mum and Dad look at each other, rather blankly it has to be said. 🙂 Then Dad laughs, "I think you might mean Total Eclipse of the Heart?" Him: "Yeah, that's it ..."

Things He Says | The If Only You Knew Edition

"Being the only one in our family with autism is lonely." * * The Boy might be the only one in our family with an official diagnosis of autism, but he is far from the only one to have it. 🙂

Things He Says | The Uncooperative Edition

Me: "Hey, The Boy, I need a blog post. Can you say something funny?" Him: "No."

Things He Says | The Toe Edition

Him: "Does this mean I should stop biting my toenails?" Doctor: "I'm impressed that you can still put your foot in your mouth, but yes, please stop."

Recording 2021’s One Little Word | Heart – January and February

This year's word of heart is being recorded simply - one 12x12 scrapbook page a month. The Boy made me laugh by suggesting that he should appear every month. 🙂 In January, I chose a cute photo of our great nephews after they'd built a snowman: For February, I chose a set of photos taken … Continue reading Recording 2021’s One Little Word | Heart – January and February →