So we've had Christmas come and go and we're well into the new year. Already seeing Easter chocolates at the local stores :0 We had a great Christmas surrounded by family and even had a little holiday up north with family. Hope you all had a great Christmas and enjoying the new year, I am!
This is our year!
So what a busy time it's been in this household. We've seen my son now 4 make huge improvements it's just so beautiful to watch. My youngest has also come far, talks constantly and have him toilet drained during the day which makes my life somewhat easier.
My eldest is now in a fulltime early intervention program, or 5 days a week. I'm happy to report the part time hours he had for 6 months last year worked wonders, so I'm anxious to see what fulltime will do for my little man, positive to see great things! At this stage we are working towards mainstream school for 2014 but again it's just a hope and this will be determined toward the end of the year. He is very social now, completely opposite to a year ago so I have a feeling home schooling may not be something he will enjoy. Other improvements include the speech, its getting so very clear and his comprehension is that much better. I can have a conversation, he even asks me questions! Another huge milestone was when he told me for the first time "I love you mum" I had been waiting to hear that for so long, I never doubt my son's love for me, was just beautiful to hear him say it, it brought tears to my eyes. There are quite a few other milestones, another is the toileting, feeding himself, trying new foods, sleeping better, has empathy and understands emotions. He's come far and further than I had thought he would, but positivity is a magical thing!
A milestone my boys have achieved together is riding a push bike with training wheels, magical moment and I can't get enough watching them together, they really are the best of friends and the worst of enemies :)
I've been so busy these past few weeks my head is still spinning. I drive quite a distance each day for my son that I find it quite tiring, more tiring than the gym, but you know what he's worth it. I've also had to sacrifice my dreams of studying for now. If all goes well I'm hopeful I can do some part time study in the next 6 months.
Ooh before I forget I've recently joined the fundraising committee at my son's centre and I'm so excited about getting on board. Incase you've forgotten April is Autism Awareness month and April 2nd is Autism awareness day worldwide!!
Help us to spread the awareness!!
If you want to get on board and donate to a cause close to me, please check out AEIOU Foundation, not for profit organisation and tax deductible!! Every little bit helps our children with Autism who accesses this service.
Think I've typed long enough, know that I'm back and intend to keep you all up to date, I'm sure I've missed some things but not to worry.
Jade x
P.s photo is of my boys having water play while on holiday :)
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