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It’s okay if it’s unconventional.⁣ ⁣ Holid

It’s okay if it’s unconventional.⁣
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Holidays can be overwhelming for anyone.⁣
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And for people who get overstimulated easily, it can be a day filled with anxiety and isolation.⁣
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As a parent of an autistic child, I’ve learned a lot over the past 11 years.⁣
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And one thing that has become crystal clear is that we need to be willing to adapt, improvise, and do what’s best for our family.⁣
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If he doesn’t want to get dressed up, it’s okay.⁣
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Sweatpants and his favorite green shirt works well, too.⁣
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If he doesn’t want the turkey or mashed potatoes, it’s okay.⁣
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We bring food with us and let him eat what he likes.⁣
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Sometimes he’d rather eat in a quiet room away from the crowd, it’s okay.⁣
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I take our plates with us and we sit on the floor enjoying the quiet together.⁣
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Years ago, we were invited to three different houses in one day but knew it would be too much for our son.⁣
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We said no and planned different days and times to exchange gifts.⁣
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And opening gifts?⁣
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It wasn’t always a pleasant experience for him, so we allowed his siblings to help him.⁣
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And you know what? He loved it!⁣
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For years, I felt like we were failing.⁣
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I felt that if we had to say no, or did things differently, people would get upset.⁣
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That they would be hurt if we didn’t participate in every holiday event or family function.⁣
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The mom guilt for our other two children missing out on things crushed my heart.⁣
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It was such a roller coaster of worry and distress.⁣
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But the truth is, none of those things matter.⁣
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What food our son eats, what he wears, if he wants to be alone, or if he doesn’t want to open presents.⁣
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It’s all trivial.⁣
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What matters most is the memories you make as a family.⁣
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To be surrounded by the ones you love.⁣
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Because the people who love you, and accept your child for who they truly are, will make you feel welcome in their home.⁣
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An unconventional holiday is not a bad thing.⁣
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It’s a day filled with love, laughter, and acceptance.⁣
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A day of embracing differences and finding joy in the small things.⁣
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A day of making memories that will last a lifetime.⁣
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And it’s a blessing to be here for it all.⁣
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✍️: @lovehopeandautism

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I’m rethinking my priorities this holiday season

I’m rethinking my priorities this holiday season. Yes, we want to give our children the world. The best gifts. The fun trips.⁣
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But there’s no way to wrap up childhood with pretty paper and a bow.⁣
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So, as we gather the wishlists, let’s remember what they’re really asking for—⁣
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They want grownups who aren’t stressed out.⁣
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They need to understand why we celebrate and see our gratitude.⁣
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They need us to get rid of anger, criticism, and bitterness.⁣
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They want family time to play games, watch a movie, or go for a walk.⁣
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They need us to slow down, be present, shut the noise off.⁣
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They want a seat at the table and be actively involved.⁣
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They need some hope, joy to the world, and peace in our homes.⁣
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And to know it’s okay to ask for help and to see us take breaks.⁣
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They want us to display their handiwork like it’s a masterpiece.⁣
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They need us to check on family and share what we’ve got.⁣
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Because my children won’t get everything they’ve ever wanted, but they’ll know how much they’re loved. And they’ll know they had enough.⁣
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I’m choosing to let go of all the things this world says to chase after.⁣
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I’m more interested in giving my children good memories of a happy home this holiday season.⁣
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Written by @mommys15minutes

I choose you no matter what life throws at us.❤️⁣
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Written by @jessmariejohnston

You were the baby. Our first. Our only, for a ti

You were the baby.

Our first.

Our only, for a time.

Until you weren’t.

Until another came along.

And then, just like that, you were big.

So big.

The baby you once were now long gone.

And I was shocked.

So shocked.

Because everyone had told me, but I never believed them.

They told me that all of the sudden you’d seem so huge.

That I might hold you funny, forgetting your neck didn’t need supporting.

That I’d likely be amazed by all the things you were capable of doing.

That I would look at you, tears in my eyes, wondering where in the world my baby had gone.

But they forgot to tell me.

They forgot to tell me that you would always be my baby.

That despite the fact that you seemed so big, you were really still so little.

That even though—in a moment’s time—you became the oldest, you weren’t quite ready to have so much expected of you.

That another baby didn’t make you any less of a baby.

That you still needed more time as my baby, too.

So tonight, I’ll hold you close.

I’ll breathe you in.

I’ll kiss your cheeks and thank God for you, my first.

And I’ll remind myself once more that you’ll never, ever be too old to be my baby.

Shared with permission from @kissesfromboys

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