Re: Christmas doings and younger sibs

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I'm glad most had a good Christmas. Prayers to the sister who got cut in

the face (and everyone else who needs them). I learned a long time ago to

just get what he likes, not what I think he'll play with. He seemed

pretty happy with his presents. We got him a LeapPad (OK, Grandpa found a

LeapPad - he collects money from laundry mats and it had been there for a

while - and we bought books for it). He's good with it for a while, then

wants to tie the cord to something.....anything...so it's going to be a

supervised toy.

But, considering we went home (a 2 hour drive) to my parents, had Christmas

Eve at my brother's house - with a house full, I might add, he did pretty

good. It's the first time my brother has seen him on his diet (I know,

we've been home for 9 months, but just never got around to seeing them). My

nephew, who is now 13, did good with . He has a cousin (my

sister-in-law's nephew) who is 8, and I told him to just treat like he

would a 6 or 7 year old. The last time I saw Austin (my nephew) was when he

was about 8 and he didn't do too well with . did, however, wear

him out. But they had us, my parents, her parents, her brother and his wife

and 2 kids (8 and 4), so it was a full house. I'm surprised he did as well

as he did.

As for younger sibs, I caught yesterday kicking his brother across the

back. was under the computer while was playing a game. I guess

it was a case of was in his way.

Loriann AKA Flitter the Christian clown

Wife to Dewight

Mom to , 11 years, Down Syndrome, PDD-NOS and Celiac Disease.

, 2 years and Strong Willed and Celiac Disease

Both homeschooled.

[Guest guest]

> I learned a long time ago to just get what he likes, not what

I think he'll play with. He seemed pretty happy with his presents.

Glad to read enjoyed his gifts . I , too perfer to try to give

something he would like . This Christmas , I wanted to

concentrate on Sensory items , along with some educational items .

>> We got him a LeapPad (OK, Grandpa found a LeapPad - he collects

money from laundry mats and it had been there for a while - and we

bought books for it). He's good with it for a while, then wants to

tie the cord to something.....anything...so it's going to be a

> supervised toy.

How neato ! has one too , from last Christmas . Yes, the cord

could be an issue . So much temptation with it . Glad liked

it .

>

> with a house full, I might add, he did pretty. It's the first time

my brother has seen him on his diet >>

Your holiday trip & reunion was worth the wait for this special

occasion . Its nice the family members get to see how their

nephew/family see what they have to go through .

> The last time I saw Austin (my nephew) was when he

> was about 8 and he didn't do too well with . did,

however, wear him out. But they had us, my parents, her parents, her

brother and his wife and 2 kids (8 and 4), so it was a full house.

I'm surprised he did as well as he did.

Glad all worked out for and your nephew . Too cute . Now, you

can plan future gatherings . Sounds like is growing up and has

adjusted to family gatherings , yeah !!

>

> As for younger sibs, I caught yesterday kicking his brother

across the back. was under the computer while was

playing a game. I guess it was a case of was in his way.

Ouch ! But yes , typical brother love .

Glad your Christmas Holidays turned out well . I know it cuts down

stress and makes us proud . I know it makes me appreciate on

everything I've accomplished in always finding answers has paid

some . So here is to NEXT YEAR !

Irma, 13,DS/ASD