Connor's Latest Hair Cut

Connor is now 5 1/2 and in that time I've made two attempts
to take him to a hairdresser. Both were disastrous and involved very little actual hair removal. So my strategy has been to allocate a few days when I randomly sneak up and cut bits of hair off. He then bolts for the hills telling me done and I wait for my next opportunity to strike.

Needless to say I put this process off for as long as possible each time, until he looks like a shaggy surfer and it becomes imperative.

Last week the time had come and with scissors in hand I thought I'd try the direct approach first up. I explained I needed to cut his hair and cut a piece off. To my surprise he stuck around and for the next 5 minutes actually allowed me to cut his hair.

So proud of my boy, he's making some wonderful and amazing steps forward!

2014 Special Xmas Party

We were fortunate enough to get tickets to the Special Xmas Party this year.

The kids had a great time and I was thrilled with this photo. They fight me tooth and nail to not get Santa photos, but will pose happily with a life size Gamorrean Guard and two Jedi.

Go figure.  :D







Of course Miss Merryn had to get her face painted, and looks absolutely gorgeous as always.  She is such a little poser and loves having her picture taken and then looking at the results.

Amazing Perspective on Autism

Carly's story (follow the link below) hit home to me because I feel like Connors eyes say so much, just like Carly's dad said. I'll be trying even harder to help my son communicate and watching more carefully for his meaning behind things.

Carly's Story

Connor Approved for Special School

Wahooooo!!!! Well it took all year, countless phone calls, meetings, appointments, assessments and waiting (oh the waiting), but finally with only a few weeks of term to go we got the approval. Connor is going to special school this year! I cannot express my relief or the terrible stress this has been. I'm very cranky with Qld Ed for what they put us through and the appalling system they have. But back to the positives! I get to buy my angel his first school uniform next week. Yippee!!!