Guess who?

Guess who is dressing himself?


Really and truly: underwear + pants + shirt (still working on the socks).


(Here's a hint...it is not Chris...he is already pretty skilled at doing it on his own...including ironing his own shirts. Today I took Simon to school and the first thing he played with was an iron & ironing board. Good training around the Edwards' house.)


Tonight he put on his PJ's without assistance (alright, there was one little hint from Dad on the arm not going through the head-hole).

It rocked.

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  1. jes says…
    04/05/2007

    way to go Simon, that's so awesome!!

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  2. maryjo says…
    04/05/2007

    awesome!
    maryjo

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  3. Kimberly White says…
    04/05/2007

    Yippee Simon! What wonderful news! Have a great day Ali and Simon! Kim

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  4. sarah says…
    04/05/2007

    go simon!
    that's awesome!

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  5. Barb Stewart says…
    04/05/2007

    Yeah!!!
    Way to go, Simon! Keep up the good work buddy!

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  6. Sara Frankl says…
    04/05/2007

    YEA SIMON!!!!

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  7. Tracey McNamara says…
    04/05/2007

    Know I've said
    this before, but...
    YIPPIDEE-DO-DAH!!!!!
    for you Simon!
    and you, too,
    Ali and Chris!

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  8. Shawna says…
    04/05/2007

    Oprah today is featuring "autism". thought you might want to hear that in case you didn't know already. Go Oprah!

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  9. Kimberly L.C. says…
    04/05/2007

    That's awesome! A big Woo-Hoo for Simon today! I really loved his song and was so touched I showed it to my DH and several friends. What a treasure that video is for your family.
    And as for Chris and his ironing... isn't a man who irons extra sexy? I say this because my DH also irons all his own stuff (always has) and I find him extra sexy when he's standing at the board pressing his shirt for the day. It's a great example for kids to see. Way to go Edwards family.

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  10. Jo Ellen G. says…
    04/05/2007

    Cool!
    I know this reply should be to the Easter traditions, but I wanted you to see this. Cool idea... we may have to try this one!!
    JE
    EASTER STORY COOKIES
    To be made the evening before Easter
    You need:
    1 cup whole pecans
    1 tsp. Vinegar
    3 egg whites
    Pinch salt
    1 cup sugar
    Zipper baggie
    Wooden spoon
    Tape
    Bible
    Preheat oven to 300 degrees (this is important-don't wait until you're
    half done with the recipe)!
    Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden
    spoon to break into small pieces.
    Explain that after Jesus was arrested.
    He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
    Read John 19:1-3.
    Let each child smell the vinegar.
    Put 1 tsp. Vinegar into mixing bowl.
    Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar
    to drink.
    Read John 19:28-30.
    Add egg whites to vinegar.
    Eggs represent life.
    Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.
    Read John 10:10-11.
    Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand.
    Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl.
    Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers,
    and the bitterness of our own sin.
    Read Luke 23:27.
    So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing.
    Add 1 cup sugar.
    Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because
    He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him.
    Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16.
    Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks
    are formed.
    Explain that the color white Represents --in God's eyes -- the purity of
    those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
    Read Isa. 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
    Fold in broken nuts.
    Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper-covered cookie sheet.
    Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was
    laid.
    Read Matt. 27:57-60.
    Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF.
    Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.
    Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed.
    Read Matt. 27:65-66.
    GO TO BED!
    Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven
    overnight.
    Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
    Read John 16:20 and 22.
    On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie.
    Notice the cracked surface and take a Bite.
    The cookies are hollow!
    On the first Easter, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open
    and empty.
    Read Matt. 28:1-9

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  11. ~M~ says…
    04/05/2007

    Those Easter cookies are .... kind of creepy. I think it would give my kids nightmares.

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  12. Tautchia says…
    04/05/2007

    Way to go, Simon!!!!!
    The little things really are the big things! Thanks for sharing them with us!!!
    hugs!

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  13. Trish says…
    04/05/2007

    Hey! you tell Simon that I got to work yesterday and someone had to tell me my shirt was on inside out! We all have days where we don't know which hole to put our head through!!! Go Simon! Trish

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  14. Queen Mary says…
    04/05/2007

    Hey, sometimes I still get my panties in a knot so hints from dad on armholes are totally permitted and do not count against dressing oneself!

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  15. Jen says…
    04/05/2007

    Congratulations Simon! (high five and 2 thumbs up)
    My Aidan can put socks and shoes on, and take his clothes off. Working on the clothes on. :) LOL!
    Have a Happy Easter!

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  16. Sue says…
    04/05/2007

    Young Simon certainly is growing up and making a lot of progress. Dressing himself? That is very cool.
    Sue

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  17. Dorien says…
    04/05/2007

    Way to go Simon!!!!!!!
    We also worked our way through two different socks, backward pants, inside out t-shirts and the ever two left shoes.
    I have the pictures as a reminder. Ohh this brings back memories.

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  18. erin yamabe says…
    04/05/2007

    cheers to simon!!!

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  19. Anniek says…
    04/05/2007

    Wow, great job Simon! And the socks ... that'll come too.

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  20. Diana Caldwell says…
    04/06/2007

    Way to go kiddo!!! I get so excited when our kids learn to do the little things by themself. I have a 20 yr old autie son, Andy who has come a very long way in becoming independent in a lot of areas. I couldn't imagine my life without my son and his joys and accomplishments..:D

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  21. andie says…
    04/06/2007

    thats awesome!!!

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  22. jo says…
    04/06/2007

    That's awesome. Way to go Simon! :)

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