Today's post is going to be a quick one but I wanted to share a small moment that has put me over the moon. My JB was the star of a play in his school's Winter Festival today.......he played the Grinch!
I am currently on break and was so excited because it meant I could go see my baby perform. Not that I hadn't already, as we all have watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas a gazillion times since he got his part. He can recite every line.....and sings along! But there is something special about being there in the moment.
With Autism, you always wonder how things will go, will it be an off day and a no go on the play or will it be a day that he shines. I think I worried all the way down to JB's school. I was so nervous for him. My stomach was in knots.
Grandma, Grandpa, Sister, Daddy, and I all took a seat. The room was crowded with parents all hoping to catch the same special moment I was hoping for. And they did! Kids sang, kids danced, kids read poems..........and then it came time for the Grinch! At that moment, my JB got up and our eyes met.
"Mama, mama.....you are here! This is for you, Mama!"
Then......he became a star. He performed his little heart out and made us all so proud. I want to savor that feeling forever and during the difficult moments of Autism, I want to rely on that small moment.....I hope it gives me strength. It's so easy to let the hard parts take hold of you so I will let this memory warm my heart and thoughts....I will hug this memory during those tough times. I am a proud mama to one Autistic child that is simply amazing! A child that is loved dearly!
TTFN
Martha
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