Do I sense a little stress
Just a hint of angst
School hols were such a mess
No reason to say thanks
The empty days brought dread
My tummy was in knots
My shoulders felt the weight of lead
The anxiety of which were lots
My child just couldn't cope
It was stay at home or combust
Our journey was bleak without sign of hope
The many dreams were crushed
This went on for quite a time
Until not long ago, in fact
You see, with little steps we began to climb
The progress code RDI had cracked
Slowly, slowly I became his guide
And bit by bit, my boy welcomed me
It was with relief, I sighed
The weight lifted and we were free
What changed? you may ask
My boy became Mr Flexible
Life no longer a task
But meaningful and changeable
So comfortable with variation
No need for rigid routine
You can imagine the elation
felt by me and mine
No social stories for this kid
Or schedules of any sort
More freedom to do as bid
without a lot of thought
Our holidays are welcomed
No more angst or stress
More avenues to be explored
My worries a little bit less
We still have a way to go
Our explorations are close to home
I figure if we take it slow
Our future will provide more places to roam
Our SELFIE!
I held the phone and Nick pushed the button!
My child just couldn't cope
It was stay at home or combust
Our journey was bleak without sign of hope
The many dreams were crushed
This went on for quite a time
Until not long ago, in fact
You see, with little steps we began to climb
The progress code RDI had cracked
Slowly, slowly I became his guide
And bit by bit, my boy welcomed me
It was with relief, I sighed
The weight lifted and we were free
What changed? you may ask
My boy became Mr Flexible
Life no longer a task
But meaningful and changeable
So comfortable with variation
No need for rigid routine
You can imagine the elation
felt by me and mine
No social stories for this kid
Or schedules of any sort
More freedom to do as bid
without a lot of thought
Our holidays are welcomed
No more angst or stress
More avenues to be explored
My worries a little bit less
We still have a way to go
Our explorations are close to home
I figure if we take it slow
Our future will provide more places to roam
Our SELFIE!
I held the phone and Nick pushed the button!
Fab, fab, FAB... love it! And the selfie too :-)
ReplyDeletexx Jazzy
Thanks so much, Jazzy. We are getting a little addicted to selfies... because I can get such wonderful smiles out of Nick! :) xx
DeleteSo hopeful and happy! Hope you both really enjoy the holidays xx
ReplyDeleteHi Blue Sky. The holidays are going well so far, thank goodness. I am loving that RDI has made life easier for us all! xx
DeleteLOVE everything about this post - the poem , the progress and the picture ( 3P's )
ReplyDeleteThank you, K. Your lovely comment made me smile. :-)
DeleteAhhh love this you can add poet to your long list of reasons why you are awesome!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy! Hope you are having a fabulous Birthday! :)
DeleteThis fills me with hope and I love the selfie. You are a beautiful mother to your sons.
ReplyDeleteHi rhemashope, as you are to your two gorgeous girls. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteWhat a great poem xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you. x
DeleteWow - beautiful! It feels like that poem could have been written about our experience over here. And the blog looks lovely!
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