It's ok.
Just have to get this one down before it gets lost amid so many other stories...
When I got home yesterday I noticed that Simon is saying something new. Something I have not heard him say before. He is saying to himself, "it's ok" or "it's ok Simon" when he gets frustrated or bumps into something, etc. It is a phrase that has come out of my mouth many times before. As soon as he says it he seems comforted and makes moving on to the next thing easier. Comforting himself. Telling himself that it is going to be ok.
He said it a couple more times today in different situations and again tonight. Each time it takes my breath away a bit to hear that from him. It is such a good thing to hear.
And I hear myself saying, "Yep, it is ok buddy. It is all ok."
Oh how sweet! You're right such a good thing....happy to hear it :)
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so sweet... it's those little things they say and do that seriously melt your heart, especially when you wait so long and work so hard to get them there!!
maggie
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now that is the sweetest thing I've read all day. Sweet, very sweet!
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Aw!
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that just takes my breath away - how wonderful!
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That is so sweet! I am glad you are the kind of mom who notices those things! So many of us are in such a hurry to capture the "big" memories & moments that we don't stop to notice the sweet moments like that.
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oh wow, that's so sweet, Ali!
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that's too cool,Ali...i am all smiles about that...
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Oh, that just ROCKS, Ali. He's learning a basic life skill that we all take for granted. Ultra cool.
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Go little dude, go. :)
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it's sooo good that your little boy is able to comfort himself..
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it's sooo good that your little boy is able to comfort himself..
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Ali,
your boy is growing up! How incredible that he is at such a place. And its ok!!
He is blessed by great parents, so of course its gonna be ok!
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That's so great, Ali! And it must be so sweet to hear!
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aaahh! We could all tell ourselves that now and then, eh? He's a smart kid, that Simon.
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Ali, that is so awesome. He is making incredible progress. You have a great kid.
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Wow! That is just AWESOME Ali! He is obviously in a very GOOD place now - within himself I mean - and that is SO important!
It always makes my heart HAPPY to hear of little one's being so emotionally prepared and balanced :)
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Yay lil' buddy!! That is so cool!
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Ali what a wonderful thing. I can so relate to how important these little words are!! Madison always say's "okay" when she is in a prediciment....just as we say to her.
I recently posted an autism layout in my gallery at 2Peas that I am going to link for you.....I know you will understand how important it is to me.
Hugs,
Mary
Superior Pea
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=652469
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your post brought a huge smile to my face this morning
:)
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YUP, IT'S ALL OK.
LOVE THAT, ALI..
TFS! :)
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Yeah Simon! So good to hear him use his words that way :)
Have to tell you that Ethan was obsessed with the marble run toy when he was 3-5 as well. Just to let you know, there is a computer game called "Marble Drop" that works on the same principle - just far more complex - testing your visual-spatial skills as well as problem solving abilities to complete various Marble mazes. (Plus it has cool Leonardo type graphics) It was Ethan's next step from the physical marble runs.
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Cool thing, definitely. Love that he's saying this. Something I need to tell myself more often, I think. Don't we all?
Oh, and before I forget, I wanted to know -- what kind of journal are you using for your art journal? I want to start keeping one, but I'm not sure what would work best. Thought I'd ask what you're using...see if it might work for me. Thanks A!
~Aud
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Awesome! What a great step! Glad to hear that the new school is a good fit!
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A-Okay Simon!
You always will be.
Ali, This is beautiful.
Thank you,
Jessica
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