saraha Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Anyone want to do a happy dance with me? My 12 yo aspie son is a very unmotivated individual, unless it comes to reading or watching movies. Today, under some prompting from me, he built a two stall compost bin out of pallets and baling twine! It is the first thing he has ever built or constructed! There was some initial complaining about carrying the pallets (with my help) due to low muscle tone, but once we got everything together, he did great. He even thanked his lovely assistant (me)! I nearly cried. Of course one of his aspie manifestations is the complete monotone, lack of excitement aspects to his personality. So I am the one dancing around the yard at his accomplishment, and he is like "Yeah, I did that. It's pretty good. Can I call dad?" like it was an everyday occurance :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Anyone want to do a happy dance with me? My 12 yo aspie son is a very unmotivated individual, unless it comes to reading or watching movies. Today, under some prompting from me, he built a two stall compost bin out of pallets and baling twine! It is the first thing he has ever built or constructed! There was some initial complaining about carrying the pallets (with my help) due to low muscle tone, but once we got everything together, he did great. He even thanked his lovely assistant (me)! I nearly cried. Of course one of his aspie manifestations is the complete monotone, lack of excitement aspects to his personality. So I am the one dancing around the yard at his accomplishment, and he is like "Yeah, I did that. It's pretty good. Can I call dad?" like it was an everyday occurance :lol: My phone won't let me open the party smily, so please use your imagination and pretend you can see me partying over here: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a quirky boy--I think I understand the excitement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillametteMom Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 That's awesome! I'm the mom of an Aspie son too and I'm doing a happy dance with you! :party::party::party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 :grouphug: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Thanks! I am so proud of him. It is hard to be a boy growing up on a farm, in a farming community, and not be interested in anything but books. I can't stop smiling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 That's a big accomplishment. Happy for you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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