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Scooter Boys

Jen took these fun shots of Hugo and Dash at our storage unit...we were digging out our summer clothes and the boys had ants in their pants.  They are pretty fast on these things. 

Happy Mother's Day, Jennifer

A cute little piece the boys and I worked on for Jen.
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"Under The Sea"

When it comes to school performances, Jennifer and I always hope for the best come show time, but we are also somewhat prepared for the worst. We both understand how Hugo can get when demands are placed on him and he isn't willing or ready to comply. Generally, you get a good looking, blond-haired, slightly-green-eyed rage monster boy. We understand this, though; like many children on the spectrum, Hugo's fear and frustration manifests itself in challenging ways for us, his parents.

 For the past few days, poor Hugo has been extremely stressed out about his school's upcoming spring musical performance. He has had full on tantrums about it at school. He has been steaming and fretting about it while at home. "No Fish!" or "No Song Now!" he would shout! In fact, last night according to Jen, he complained about his part in the show right up to the time he fell asleep. 

Anyway, today was show day. That's Hugo in the fish hat wearing the orange shirt. He isn't doing much dancing to "Under the Sea," just wiggling really, but that he was even on the stage at all (and for the entire number) is a triumph neither Jen or I can fully express in words. A very emotional moment for both of us. Thanks to the staff at PS255Q for helping Hugo find his place on stage! And thanks for a remarkable and wonderfully entertaining show! The magnitude of effort, care, and patience it takes to coordinate an hour-long production of autistic kids is not lost on us.

 

Popsicles in the park

Spring at Sesame Place

A great afternoon at Sesame Place just outside of Trenton!  It was "Autism Day" courtesy of Variety Children's Charity. and we rode many rides, ending the day with the roller coaster, which the boys enjoyed immensely.

Jen, Hugo, and Dash on the "Blast Off" ride at Sesame Place.

Sunday Funday

A Hugo News Update

Hugo went horseback riding with his school yestersay.  We received this wonderful picture in his backpack.  The quality is a bit rough, it's a picture of a picture, but still wonderful nonetheless.

In other news, we thought we had lost kitty. We spent 4 days looking for her and thought she was gone.

The day after kitty was lost I over heard Hugo in the living room talking to imaginary kitty: "Kitty I misplaced you.  I had you in the car and I lost you.  Now I don't have you."  That got me to doing some research about this Ikea "Gosig Katt."  Turns out that other families are looking for toy cat because their kids love this toy, too, and IKEA no longer makes it!!  But, you can buy one on eBay for a markup, $50-$100 or so! 

Here's the good news, though. Kitty was in the laundry and we just didn't know until we unpacked it a couple days ago.  It was a happy reunion, and honestly me, Jen, and Dash were elated Hugo got his Kitty back.

At Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Good day for a hike...

At our regular Chinese Food place....

Just waiting for the food to be done with the restaurant owner's youngest.

From today...

Jen sent along this great picture of Hugo and his chalk drawing of Jennifer while at the park today.  Also posting one from this morning of Hugo in the new bed, wrapped in his star quilt.

Happy Easter

From this morning, our first Easter egg hunt for the boys.

The boy's room...

The "spring break" project...update the boy's room.

The boys at dinner tonight

More Interludes...

The next 10 interludes...mobile phone art work.