He did it!

Both J and his big sister earned their gold belts!  They were both so proud - M, was more proud of J for getting his gold belt, than for getting one herself.  She's been a very good, practicing with him and helping him out during classes.  He sometimes gets his right and left mixed up...so its not unusual to see her whisper out the side of her mouth "Other side, Bubby!"

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Sleepover Guest

One of my son's very best friends is sleeping over tonight.  A very sweet, but very energetic boy.  I am glad that J has friends to invite over and in turn, is invited over to other friends houses.  I will try to remember that later on, when the light sable battles begin...

Karate, Testing For The Gold Belt

Practice:  This past Saturday, two hours.  This past Monday, an hour and a half.  This Friday,  another hour and a half.  Then tomorrow,  J and his older sister M will test for their Gold belts.

I watched the kids do sit ups,  squats and push ups...practice their blocking, kicking and the very important sanchin kata.  I have no idea if J will achieve his gold belt on his first testing...I hope he will, I believe that he can.  If not, I know like so many other things he works doubly hard to master...he will earn it eventually.

Fingers crossed!

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The Little Things

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that make it all worth while...J made this note for me tonight before bed.

Using Autism To Get Out Of Chores...

Not too long ago, I went through the daily routine of reminding...ok nagging my kids to pick up their rooms.  Reluctantly, they set off to their rooms.  From inside my daughters room, came the unmistakable sounds of grumbling and empty threats of mutiny.  From my son's room, silence.  "J?" I called..."Are you picking up your room?"  "No" he replied.

Going to his room, I open the door to find  him sitting in the middle of his mess, a very unhappy look on his face.  "Why aren't you cleaning your room, like I asked?" I said to him.  "Because I have an Autistic brain Mom.  I can't!  Its too hard!" J replied.   After doing this daily chore on his own and with much success, it just now occurred to him that he may have an "out."

"Nice try" I said. "Not get your Autistic butt in gear and clean this room before you lose all tv, computer and DS privileges for a week.   You can do whatever you set your mind too...including cleaning this pigpen.  Love you, now get to work."

Olbermann - Useful Idiot

http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2009/02/keith_olbermann_played_for_a_fool.php

Ring...ring...Hello Mom?

Its me J, your son?  I'm at school!   "Yes J, I know its you hon...(smiling)."

I forgot my shoes!!  "I'll bring them over in a few minutes."

Ok Mom!  I love you!  "I love you too."

Don't forget my shoes!!  click