no one thing

bit hormonal and teary tonight, Michael and I have been feeling thankful today. We may have rough times and feel as though we could do more, then we see our baby, he received his first birthday present today, a parcel from grandma. Well he was ecstatic, when he saw what was inside he was even happier, books! Alec loves books.

Now before he could open it we had to play pass the parcel, Michael did the music and we passed it around, when it came back to Alec he said ' ok dad stop the music now' we just cracked up.

Everyday this special boy amazes and thrills us.

All too much

well today was the first day with the full pre-primary class together. It didn't go well.

Alec was very reluctant and argumentative while getting ready, then when we arrived he did well but the moment we walked into the class he came to a dead stop. Alec's aide Helen is my hero, within moments of walking in I was almost in tears, it is so hard to see all the other kids sitting with their parents doing puzzles and greeting their friends, while my little one won't look at anyone and turns away when he is talked to. Helen said you go and I will handle this we will be just fine.

These are the hard times, when it becomes so apparent that your child is 'different' from the others and you know you are doing all you can, but is it enough?