Just want to wish everyone a safe, happy, meltdown free - stress free - anxiety free - holiday.
Thank you to all for your support and advise - it was the best present I got.
A belated Chanuka to my fellow "tribesmen" and a happy, happy merry Merry Christmas to all.
Perhaps going into the New year we can all get that extra strength and patience we need to love and help our special kids.
"safe, happy, meltdown free - stress free - anxiety free - holiday."
I agree- That would be a dream holiday. I'm seriously considering turning my summer solstice celebration into a bigger thing rather than the winter just so I can have a stress free holiday.
I did have a talk with my DS (9) who turns into a nasty, horrid, anxiety- ridden mess this time of year. Turns out he doesn't want toys (!) and he would rather know what he's getting in advance so he doesn't worry about it. We shall surely accomodate him on the no toys thing!
And a Happy Holiday to all of you, which ever you celebrate.