E-mailed my Family Times column to my editor for my column, Life on the Exceptional Side. The column is called Ten Tips for Back to School and discusses some helpful information for approaching the new school year with a child who has special needs. Make sure to pick up a copy. It'll be out around the first weekend in August.
Ryan picked his first tomatoes yesterday. We've been picking about a pound of string beans every day and he's been eating them! Awesome, right? Now he's popping cherry tomatoes in his mouth and we picked our first big ones.
He looks so proud, doesn't he? The item in his right hand is a very small carrot. Since we need to thin those he's been pulling one every now and then. He can't wait until they're big enough to eat.
I can't tell you how these waist high adaptable beds have made a difference in our lives along with the privacy fence. Who knew two such simple things could change things so much for Ryan? But they did.
Here's a shot of the haul. The beans are slowing down so we've not had to worry much about them the last few days but the cucumbers are going absolutely crazy! They're among his favorites to eat so he's thrilled. He was shocked to find out how prickly/fuzzy the leaves were. His sensory issues kicked into play but he had such a mad desire to see the little cukes that he pushed at the leaves, shuddered and peeked under them. Needless to say he didn't hang on long, but he TRIED it! I was very proud of him.
He's so relaxed when we come in. All that weeding, picking and fussing around relaxes him so much! The fresh air and sunshine is so good for him. Ryan has a tan this year for the very first time.
Check out the sandal marks on those tan feet!! He tried scrubbing them until I clued him in on what was going on!
We'll heading out to the grocery store today I hope. I need to figure out what we're eating this week. We've been horrible about eating out. It's so much fun to meet with family and friends for a meal. We've been going out a little too much.
Well, that's it for me. See you tomorrow. Take care!
Much love and joy,
Karen
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