King of the World, King of the Paradise

Like most autistic people, Sammy has a certain way of thinking and doesn't understand why everyone wouldn't want to think that exact same way.
Our neighbors grandson comes to visit them from time to time and usually makes his way over here to see what the boys are doing outside. When he was visiting around thanksgiving, Sammy saw him and ran inside to ask me if Anthony knew about Jehovah. I explained that not everyone does and that we have to teach people. After going back outside Sammy called Anthony over and said "do you know about Jehovah?" To which Anthony said "who's Jehovah?" And Sammy in a loud, almost annoyed voice said "Anthony, he is  king of the world, king of the paradise!" The conversation ended there and Anthony went home confused I am sure. Later Sammy wondered why Anthony wasn't at the meeting since he told him all about Jehovah. Out of the mouth of babes

I've heard of sister friend,but not this.

Anyone who is around Sammy knows that the biggest part of him is his heart. Anytime I don't feel well he frequently checks on me and often wants to lay by me until I am feeling better. It was no surprise when CupCake wasn't acting herself that he wanted to provide her with comfort. So there the two of them were laying in bed snuggled up together and I hear Sammy starting to sing her a song. I don't remember every word but it went something like this " CupCake I love you and you're my sister dog. You're my sister and my dog." He is just so precious and sweet.

Hold the Tomatoes

It started with Sammy not wanting tomatoes on his hamburgers. Then Liam started claiming to dislike them. After explaining to them that some of their favorite foods have tomatoes, they decided it was fresh tomatoes they didn't like.
One of Liam's favorite snacks is chips and salsa. After he examined the jar of salsa he said " I want chips and salsa hold the tomatoes."

Brotherly Love

Sammy and Liam are definitely at an age where they enjoy each others company more. But the still have their moments. Most days I have to call Josh and share the humorous things that are being said. One of their "other" moments was on the way to he meeting last week. Sammy doesn't dress up and Liam loves to. So as they are sitting in the back seat together Liam ask Sammy if his hair is sticking up. Sammy replies that he will never tell Liam even if it is. Liam in a raised voice said " I need to know Sammy. I can't go to the meeting with my hair messed up!" To which Sammy yelled back "I don't care if you do have to go like that!"  I guess we got our first glimpse of what it will be like taking two teenage boys to the meetings.

Are We Turkey's?

As the thanksgiving holiday approached Sammy and Liam had their usual question and comments about the holiday. Josh and I did our best to answer them in ways they understood. Then when our elderly neighbors insisted on giving us their leftover dark meat turkey I expected questions. Instead Sammy came out of the kitchen holding a large turkey leg and right before taking a bite said " wait, we're not made of turkey meat are we?"  It took me a second to respond because I have met some turkeys in my life and because I was so surprised that he thought that. Later that night when he fell asleep next to me and his big solid leg was draped over me I understood his thinking a little better.

One Hot Mama

I remember when we found out our first child would be a boy. I was scared thinking I didn't know what to do with a boy. Then, Josh told me that little boys have special places in their hearts for their mama's. Everything changed for me from that point on. I couldn't wait to have a son and then was blessed with two. Those two little boys have always shown me so much love. They hate to see me cry. Some days out of the blue tell me how much they love me. So when they told me I was "one hot mama" I was flattered.  That is until they said " yeah your checks are red and you sweat a lot". That was just the lift my self esteem needed.

Teamwork

Most people would define teamwork as a group project. Helping one another accomplish a mutual goal. Then there is Liam's definition. When I asked him to help me pick up his mess he once again claimed the pain his his legs to be too severe to move. After I threatened to take him to the Dr. and possibly get a shot to help with that pain, it suddenly resolved itself. He told me that if I would pick up his things, put them where they go then the work would be done. I expressed that means I am the only one doing all of the work his response was " no mommy it's called teamwork". He was quickly corrected on his thinking