One week down...

Well we got through the first week of school. It was tough but we made it. The teacher said that its not a big deal, just yet. But of course, we need to pay attention. We worked on Science homework tonight and he was ok. So, thats good. Its gonna be a long year but we will make it.

The Birds, bees, and the blues

Sorry I havent posted in a few days. Im sure you were all hanging on waiting, lol. Anyway, the second day of school as come and gone. I have been going through tons and tons of paperwork that they give. You know, emergency forms and stuff like that. There was an interesting form about some Family Life program they have in VA, not sure if its anywhere else. They say you can opt out if you like but its basically asking permission to teach your kids about some aspects of sex, sexuality, among other things. I dont mind my kids learning about that sort of thing but of course we, as parents need to discuss it as well, in the home. We have spoke to our boy about it somewhat. But I will be honest, I know he knows some things about body parts and sex, etc but what is he really retaining? They are going to push abstinence in the school which is great,  but is it realistic? I hope so! I cant even imagine how hard it is for parents to explain, tampons and masterbation to kids, that are quote, unquote, normal, let alone ones that are on the spectrum. Hopefully I will get more followers who may be able to shed some light on that one. I guess the blues comes from thinking about someone taking advantage of my guys, because his "deficiency" is in the social area. And we all know how "social" teenage girls can be, lol. I have to be on the lookout for that, cause he is pretty handsome, again lol. Well, hope everyone is doing ok today. And I am going to try to figure out how to post some autism links on here, so my followers can learn more about it. Thanks ALL :)

Orientation

Today we had a rough afternoon. We went to the orientation for middle school and my boy had a meltdown. He is so concerned about middle school and he is taking it to the enth degree :( I guess his mind is working on overdrive worrying about middle school. He is anxious and nervous so in the next few days, we are going to have to do a lot of soothing and encouraging on this end as parents. This is one of the days were I really cant stand AUTISM. I dont normally like it but today is tough. Its like a kid shouldnt have to be so deathly afraid of social settings that they cry. Its sometimes hard to patient, when you've seen these episodes for nearly 12 years, but you have to be. You have to remember that its not their fault and not your fault that this behavior is happening. Thats sometimes is hard for me, I admit but we just handle it day by day, cause thats all you can do. Thank goodness for chocolate and wine. Until next time, friends....