05/08/2025
Good morning!!! First day back for my baby girl. I really have a 2nd grader.
God was so good to me this morning! It cost her dad $10 bucks (robux) but its so worth it because there was ZERO tears, running or fighting. I definitely didnt have the energy for it. She even forgot she said she didn’t like the plaid skirt. She doesnt like the way it fits but we made it work and will see how today goes. But I also was distracting her by talking about her favorite interests and asking her questions lol. That worked too. She even brushed her teeth and ate her breakfast without mumbling a word. Except she didnt want me to do the extra brush over I like to do when she brushes her teeth. I simply walked away, and ahhh that felt great lol.
I am so nervous and anxious I already sent her new teacher a novel on things that my baby needs help with. She will not request help she will just go the day suffering in silence. For instance, if shes hot, instead of taking off her sweater like any other kid would do, she wont. She'll tell me when she gets home she was hot. But because she didnt share it with anyone and they suggest she take it off...she wont think to do it on her own and vice versa if she was cold. That was just a small example. We practiced her asking for help though over the summer. I alsl sent her teacher the names of all the people who are familiar with her needs for the last 2 years in case she ever wonders something.
People look at Timia's Ausome Journey and look at her size and intelligence....not even knowing the real struggles and challenges behind the scenes. Thats what I'm worried about the most when she gets in a new grade and new teacher and classmates. I worry for her the older she gets and if this will still be an issue. Ive tried therapy but its way too time consuming for an already busy parent, I dont like their "reward system" as well as I was already doing the other things they suggested. Because she "looks" like she could or should be able to do things, I worry she'll get frowned upon or judged by people who never tried to understand.
Autism comes with more than what we show of some being geniuses. But ignorance is at an all time high. Thats why I have not/will NEVER share certain parts of our story with social media. This part also comes with a chronic medical condition (that is accelerated when school starts) I will never tell to the world that part. Some things I just choose to keep private. She will grow up one day and this will still be out there. I only share what my girls wouldnt mind me sharing I guess you could say. I have watched the nasty judgemental comments on others pages with children with the same issue as her. Very much unwarranted comments and suggestions. It couldve been a very cute video too.
Anyways, She actually has two conditions that wouldnt be present if she didnt have autism. But she's so smart, she can feel when its happening and request her medication so this one is controlled. This is why people should never compare, judge, or give advice. Trust me, we try any and everything until something sticks. It becomes a part of your daily routine to keep your child happy and comfortable.
She got out of the truck like a big girl today so I am looking forward to hearing all about her day.
As always, this is for educational and awareness purposes. I am not seeking any advice or sympathy. I'm just sharing my story and soon to be testimony. My kids and I are happy just the way they are 😊🙌🏾❤️
