First Day...again!

Summer flew by and it is already the first day of another school year. Always‎ a day of mixed emotions for me! I am handling it better with each year; fewer “water works” for sure!

I have 2 choice quotes from the boys that describe where they are in terms of their mental age.

ASid is 14 and has definitely shown the proverbial teenage attitude. Here is how he feels these days - I didn't choose to be born; you chose to have children!

Hans is 7; literally half his brother's age. His communication mainly revolves around "gases" and he can laugh uncontrollably if someone brings up "gases". Here is his most profound utterance - If I have some burps and farts, I ‎can eat some more...my tummy is too full now!

I am gonna miss my boys‎, but good to know that they are on their way.

Here is how I know. Following are a few words a parent sent me last night:

You know when I was talking to (ASid) the other day, I couldn’t help smiling during our conversation, because I felt so happy for you and for him as well. I felt happy for you, because (ASid) really impressed me in many ways…

This parent wanted ASid’s advice for her nephew who is starting Junior High this year. ASid actually took the time out to talk to this parent. She works at SickKids and she deals with the brain in particular…if ASid impressed her, then he is alright! And his brother must be alright too!

Note: I do not need an endorsement to know that my boys are OK; but it doesn’t hurt to receive one!