Random acts of kindness....

I've been thinking a lot lately about random acts of kindness. How one person can really make a positive change in your life. How something so simple as " have a nice day" or gestures that show you were thought of..
Even if it was just for a moment... And how nice it is to feel that way.

How one person can really alter another persons' day. I truly believe Michael does that everyday.
He's never met a stranger!
And even though it's a struggle for him to communicate and sometimes even harder to explain to a stranger what Michael is trying to tell them... I feel that every person that is lucky enough to meet Michael, is moved by his random acts of kindness.

So this posts goes out to everyone that takes a moment to stop and enjoy the moment. To demonstrate a random act of kindness.
To say I love you. To make a person smile.

Because I've seen first hand what happens to people.
They light up. They appreciate the little things.
Their life changes... Even if only for a moment.

Disney Channel is for babies....

So we have a routine at our house during the school week... at 8 everyone goes to bed and can watch 30 minutes of tv to unwind. In Michael's room, I turn the tv on to channel 52(Disney Channel) and let him watch a cartoon. Almost always, Michael is asleep when I come to turn off his tv.

Not last night however!

Last night, when I came to turn off Michael's tv, I see Michael laying on his belly, about 3 inches from the tv screen.
In both hands are his 'wrestler guys'.
And on the television is the WWE!!

Michael was mesmerized by the guy in the middle of the ring with his big belt buckle, challenging his opponent!

I couldn't help myself, I had to let Jacob and Cameron see what I was seeing- I called them both in and we all stood there and watched wrestling for a minute. Michael was thrilled- he took his wrestling guys and mimicked the tv, body slamming the guys and hitting his hand on the bed with a 1-2-3 knockout! (ok, yes, I know its not knockout in wrestling)

Even Jacob said that Michael was "adorable".
It was pretty cute- not ganna lie!

I said, "Michael, how did you get to this channel??" and he pointed to the channel down button. He had gone from 52 to 34... ya know...just checking out what was on tv for the night and found a show he wanted to watch!

So I figure, if Michael could have talked last night, he would have said, "Disney Channel is for babies!"
Geez Mom!

Winter brings snowmen...angels.. Hot chocolate and red hands..

So I got a call from the nurse today.. Michaels hands are bright red and ice cold to the touch!!
I told her that it was just part of Michael. Poor circulation ... And she agreed. It also doesnt help that his sensory is out of whack! Any other kid playing outside would put their hands in their pocket. Common sense right. Not Michael :/

Does this kid get any breaks whatsoever??

So I'm on a mission to find 'cool' mittens for a nine year old. He can't do gloves. They won't stay on his hands and mittens seem to keep him the warmest!

If anyone has thoughts please don't hesitate to share!!!

Maybe a valentines gift <3

Basketball basketball basketball....

Sometimes I just look at Michael and wonder.. What are you thinking about? What makes you happy? What do you like to do?? I honestly think if Michael could talk at this very moment his answer for all three would be "basketball".

It's become a bit of an obsession. Hes made up a sign for it. He uses both hands and he looks like hes dribbling the ball. Its stinkin cute!! He's got it loaded on his iPad at dads on his iPod and on the Xbox at my house. His 13 yr old sister even loaded it on her phone!!! And in her own words, "I must love you a lot because that was a $2 game and I could have bought two songs!!'.

It's honestly the first thing on his mind... And I know this because our routine has become him waking me up at 5:30 or 6 and laying in my bed with his iPod and his basketball game on. Every morning!!!

It amazes me that he can figure out the buttons on all devices- play. Restart. Quit. Pick a player.
And he flips through all the screens without hesitation.

So at the end of the day, although Michael has so many issues, he still in so many ways is just like an average 9 year old. So here I sit. Thankful for the little things. And also thankful he fell in love with basketball and not something violent or distructive!!