With that being said, I also believe that I am, in no way shape or form, any kind of specialist when it comes to Autism. I have people (this week, it was my English professor) telling me I should make this blog into a book, but I have issues with that for a couple of reasons. The first reason is what I mentioned above. My parenting style for Alex can only be defined as "trial and error". The second reason is because every autistic is unique, and they have their own set of abilities and hurdles.
I am in various autism groups on Facebook, and I love a few of them because they have parents asking questions of the whole group as to what to do about one problem or another. Helping out that way is much better to me, because I can address the issues that I have encountered with what my solution was, and learn more about potential problems we may have later when Alex is older. If one separates all of the media and scientists out of the Autism scene, what you are left with is a bunch of parents that just want to A.) not feel alone, and B.) just looking to see if there is help out there.
My English professor told me that the major reason she wanted me to make all of this blather into a book is to help other parents to not feel alone. I have no issues with telling about all of the bad things along with all of the good things, which is apparently a rare thing when it comes to parents (according to her). For example: There are some days where I have a rough time at school, and all I want is to cuddle with Alex and feel better. But he is not always in the mood to have anything to do with me. As a mom, that hurts a lot. There have been a few times where Tony has had to deal with me sobbing because I feel so overwhelmed. What helps me get through? My awesome significant other, and coming to the realization that whether I want it to or not, tomorrow is coming, and it has a chance of being different.
Alright, now all of that information is down, allow me to tell you about Alex's awesome week! I shall do so, with some amazing pictures that his teacher took, and a couple that I took. First, a picture of the Birthday Boy on Monday! He brought cupcakes to school to share with his friends, and had a great day (even wore the crown all day long)!
We had a small get together on Sunday, and Alex was able to play with his favorite Lauren in the whole wide world, and she helped him open some pretty awesome presents. He got a case for his cars, some new cars, and a harmonica from Grandpa and Grandma! Tony and I bought him The Avengers on Tuesday. He had some yummy cake too!
He also had a lot of fun this week, interacting during class. I got the best message from his teacher, Mrs. Harger, on Wednesday, telling me about how he read a sentence in front of the class on the Smartboard. It was "Good Morning, Class.". I was so excited to hear that! But I was even more overjoyed to hear that his classmates cheered him on, and were very encouraging! I said it on Facebook, and I will repeat it here: Alex's classmates are so awesome. Many thanks have to go to their parents for having such awesome and understanding kids.
This whole week, Alex has had such a good time that I cannot help but be thankful for everyone who is so supportive of him. Not just his fellow classmates, but his amazing teacher (who takes the time to message me and tell me how much she loves Alex), and of course, his Mrs. G!
With his amazing support system at school, he has made strides forward to becoming the little social butterfly that we all know he can be.
This week was Westby's homecoming, and all of the Kindergartners were able to go up and watch the parade. Not only that, but they got to dress up as well!
Although the Packer dress up day was kind of rough on Dad (Tony is not a Packer fan), even he had to be proud of Alex for having such a good week. So, as per usual for his reward, Alex gets to go hang out with Grandpa and Grandma today!
We hope you all have a great week!
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