Exhausted from parenting/ASD children/Welcome to Schmolland!

[iwrbnd]

Did ya catch the fact that was my NORMAL kid?

Should we enter LL into the dictionary of Schmolland? Little Schmutch boy was in the kitchen just a bit ago doing the spin jump flap thing...so I decided to join in. It was kind of fun actually. Maybe this Schmolland ritual should be dubbed the Official Dance of Schmolland. Try it sometime, you'll feel liberated.

Got a facebook today from an inlaw/outlaw once removed. She'd just read Holland Schmolland and gave me her location....Schmengland. (She's a Brit!)

In case you haven't noticed....I get worse with encouragement. I really can't stop!


We're all the same but different. Didn't I tell you....Bizarro world!

I'm going to keep encouraging you because you're too funny!
Yes, LL needs to be in the dictionary and our official dance will now be the "spin jump flap thing"! Now, we need a song....hmmm...need ideas!

Funny you say "Bizarro" because that's what my DH says about our oldest when he's making no sense (partly due to ASD/partly teenage brain). For example, after our DS says he forgot his homework because it was our fault my DH will later say to me "According to the bizarro world of (DS's name) maybe that makes sense!"

 

[Kat77]

Yes, LL needs to be in the dictionary and our official dance will now be the "spin jump flap thing"! Now, we need a song....hmmm...need ideas!

Ok, I know it's obvious but I nominate Van Halen's Jump. You can't go wrong with classic rock. Plus we all know the words... right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swzh0ngMNJo

 

[jimmiej]

Our youngest daughter (24) just moved back home. She has lots of "issues". Our empty nest was wonderful, for a while. We hope to experience it again!

 

[iwrbnd]

I think "Jump" sounds great!

And to the post about the empty nest being great...I'm glad you said that because as much as I love my kids I do dream of those days! Although, like you, I very well may have 20 year old baby birds in my nest! Good luck with yours!

Also, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone's support on this thread! I realize now that when I posted my parenting frustrations I could have really been flamed by all the "perfect" parents out there! I think the citizens of Schmolland are the nicest most non-judgemental people I know!

 

[kampfirekim]

I'm going to keep encouraging you because you're too funny!
Yes, LL needs to be in the dictionary and our official dance will now be the "spin jump flap thing"! Now, we need a song....hmmm...need ideas!

Funny you say "Bizarro world" because that's what my DH says about our oldest when he's making no sense (partly due to ASD/partly teenage brain). For example, after our DS says he forgot his homework because it was our fault my DH will later say to me "According to the bizarro world of (DS's name) maybe that makes sense!"

Ok! But don't say I didn't warn you!
LL is now added to the OSD (lovelicks-when ASD child hits you repeatedly for no apparent reason) Official dance: SJFT-Spin Jump Flap Thing. Great nation building!
You're version of Bizzaro world is FUNNY!

Ok, I know it's obvious but I nominate Van Halen's Jump. You can't go wrong with classic rock. Plus we all know the words... right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swzh0ngMNJo

Great choice! I think I can remember most of the words! (If there are any who can't remember...we'll probably end up making up our own anyway!)

Our youngest daughter (24) just moved back home. She has lots of "issues". Our empty nest was wonderful, for a while. We hope to experience it again!

Welcome. This is a great bunch with a WILD sense of humor. We also like to help with serious stuff too!

I think "Jump" sounds great!

And to the post about the empty nest being great...I'm glad you said that because as much as I love my kids I do dream of those days! Although, like you, I very well may have 20 year old baby birds in my nest! Good luck with yours!

Also, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone's support on this thread! I realize now that when I posted my parenting frustrations I could have really been flamed by all the "perfect" parents out there! I think the citizens of Schmolland are the nicest most non-judgemental people I know!

That's 2 votes for JUMP + my vote = 3. Jump it is! (if there are no objections of course)
I completely understand about the flaming. I've been in a couple of threads that got pretty rough! I believe there should be no flaming in Schmolland....unless it's the flaming lunch meat!

BTW: We may need to add pencil erasers to the menu. No explanation necessary...right?

BTW again: None of us are perfect parents, and the ones who believe they are, have just proven they aren't. (Meaning anyone who really believes they're perfect is delusional! Or at least judgemental...further proving the point!) We here in Schmolland KNOW we're not perfect. The proof is in the posts! But we are trying with all hearts to do what is good and right for our families. I JUST LOVE YOU ALL!!

 

[mommatomase]

for being here!! I needed to read all this BTDT stuff today... we had a stimmy, bazaro, absent minded professor day today and I needed to escape!

Hi, I'm Lisa and I have a 9 year old Aspie who is the greatest kid on the planet... what planet I am not sure... but I love him to infinity and beyond but some days... some days....

I like your no flaming law and I like the openness of this board... I would love to join...

BTW.. we cyber school also... am I nuts???

 

[kampfirekim]

for being here!! I needed to read all this BTDT stuff today... we had a stimmy, bazaro, absent minded professor day today and I needed to escape!

Hi, I'm Lisa and I have a 9 year old Aspie who is the greatest kid on the planet... what planet I am not sure... but I love him to infinity and beyond but some days... some days....

I like your no flaming law and I like the openness of this board... I would love to join...

BTW.. we cyber school also... am I nuts???

Consider yourself joined! Who would have thought the funnest place on the Disboards would be a disabilities thread? I love the Buzz Lightyear reference. We talk that way too! Any flaming could result in banishment! ....except the flaming lunch meat (you know who you are)! No secrets here...we just keep it real. That's the only way to truly help each other. Seeing the flaws of others has helped me laugh at my own. And it has been obviously stated Visa Versa! (Back at me...the most flawed of them all...or the most flawed in all the land.....) Again, welcome aboard! Don't forget your seatbelt....this is a WILD ride!

BTW: Yes, you ARE nuts. That's why you'll fit right in! (What is BTDT?)

 

[mommatomase]

is Been There Done That...

Every night we say, "I love you to infinity and beyond." and then we have a competition to see who says, "and back" last...

 

[iwrbnd]

for being here!! I needed to read all this BTDT stuff today... we had a stimmy, bazaro, absent minded professor day today and I needed to escape!

Hi, I'm Lisa and I have a 9 year old Aspie who is the greatest kid on the planet... what planet I am not sure... but I love him to infinity and beyond but some days... some days....

I like your no flaming law and I like the openness of this board... I would love to join...

BTW.. we cyber school also... am I nuts???

Welcome, welcome, welcome!!! You'll fit in perfect with us!

 

[iwrbnd]

We will be there July 26-aug 6 or so... Taking a few days in middle to do space launch perhaps and visit Aunt. maybe a meet up?

The space launch was moved to November. We've decided to try for the September launch now. So, I'm changing all my plans and taking my kids out of school! That very well may be a bad idea since they aren't the best at making up the work but...for a shuttle we're doing it! I am scared about the work, though, since 3 of them are in middle or high school! But, I'm excited for the shuttle and going to WDW during the fall!

 

[leebee]

BFF (double brain fluff) shall be added to the official Schmolland dictionary. Should we start a dictionary page devoted to Schmolland translations? The lurkers may become confused and disoriented after a while.

Then they will know how you feel on a daily basis! Just dropping by to say HI

iwrbnd- We took DD to see a shuttle launch when she was in 4th grade. Easily one of the BEST things we have ever done! (DD is neurotypical, btw, just commenting on the activity.) I know the make-up work can be a drag, but I think you will be glad you did this once you see how incredible it is!

Life in the resource room was interesting today. We have a climber; apparently someone left an upper level cabinet in kitchen area unlocked. Turns out he likes to eat flour... and paint with it. The tech swears he was never alone, but she was on the phone (legit school-stuff) briefly, and, well, you know! He's such a little Schmutz, and so cute, and so fast.....

 

[kampfirekim]

is Been There Done That...

Every night we say, "I love you to infinity and beyond." and then we have a competition to see who says, "and back" last...

Thanks! Shoulda recognized that from FB.

"and back"....I love it. It that a reference from the book "I love you this much"? I love that one little nutbrown hare!

The space launch was moved to November. We've decided to try for the September launch now. So, I'm changing all my plans and taking my kids out of school! That very well be a bad idea since they aren't the best at making up the work but...for a shuttle we're doing it! I am scared about the work, though, since 3 of them are in middle or high school! But, I'm excited for the shuttle and going to WDW during the fall!

shuttle launch....schoolwork....shuttle launch....schoolwork. NO CONTEST! Shuttle launch wins every time! Have fun!

Then they will know how you feel on a daily basis! Just dropping by to say HI

Hi leebee. Don't be a stranger! Drop in anytime!

 

[Kaler131]

Oh, I'm right there with ya sister!! My DS13 has ASD and he is EXTREMELY moody and driving us crazy!! We LOVE him very much, but it's getting to be a REAL challange!!

 

[Brightsy]

Ok, I know it's obvious but I nominate Van Halen's Jump. You can't go wrong with classic rock. Plus we all know the words... right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swzh0ngMNJo

Here in our Schmolland suburb of Vinland our theme song is "We like to party." (the one from the Six Flags commercial) Our chief Vinnish resident will dance to that song no matter what. He was once having a minor meltdown and I played the song and WHAMMO! He was dancing, still crying, but dancing too.
Here in Vinland we speak Vinnese, only the Chief Resident does so fluently, the rest of us are learning as fast as we can.
All of our buildings are made of leggos.

 

[BreTyPres87]

at that penguin story.. my son was looking at a turtle at the musuem we went to pretty hard last time good thing he had no access to bags!!

at the "Perfect" parents..most of the perfect parents I know are still pregnant with their first..When I talk to them months later after baby arrives they are singing a different song of what to do when parenting

 

[Kat77]

at the "Perfect" parents..most of the perfect parents I know are still pregnant with their first..When I talk to them months later after baby arrives they are singing a different song of what to do when parenting

I have a very particular memory of one of "those" parents that I should probably get over 12 yrs later...

 

[iwrbnd]

Oh, I'm right there with ya sister!! My DS13 has ASD and he is EXTREMELY moody and driving us crazy!! We LOVE him very much, but it's getting to be a REAL challange!!

Me too! What's up with the mood and aspies anyway? Are they all moody? When mine hit the teen years I was like WTH?

I think it's because (at least mine) is so black and white rigid that when things don't his way he breaks! My typical developing teen can go with the flow...he bends instead of breaking!

We are having a "please compromise with the family" issue tonight and I can already tell that the whole family is going to have to bend to my aspie son's schedule. Can anyone say "Sheldon" from the show Big Bang Theory?

 

[iwrbnd]

for being here!! I needed to read all this BTDT stuff today... we had a stimmy, bazaro, absent minded professor day today and I needed to escape!

Hi, I'm Lisa and I have a 9 year old Aspie who is the greatest kid on the planet... what planet I am not sure... but I love him to infinity and beyond but some days... some days....

I like your no flaming law and I like the openness of this board... I would love to join...

BTW.. we cyber school also... am I nuts???

Can you tell me more about cyber school? Things are going fine for us now but it's year by year around here!

 

[iwrbnd]

Then they will know how you feel on a daily basis! Just dropping by to say HI

iwrbnd- We took DD to see a shuttle launch when she was in 4th grade. Easily one of the BEST things we have ever done! (DD is neurotypical, btw, just commenting on the activity.) I know the make-up work can be a drag, but I think you will be glad you did this once you see how incredible it is!

Life in the resource room was interesting today. We have a climber; apparently someone left an upper level cabinet in kitchen area unlocked. Turns out he likes to eat flour... and paint with it. The tech swears he was never alone, but she was on the phone (legit school-stuff) briefly, and, well, you know! He's such a little Schmutz, and so cute, and so fast.....

I'm so glad you liked the shuttle launch! It's making me feel better taking the out of school! It sounds like people on here don't think I'm completely insane to do it!

 

[Kat77]

Can you tell me more about cyber school? Things are going fine for us now but it's year by year around here!

Cyber school is online homeschooling. Some states even have programs that provide this service free of charge.
http://www.connectionsacademy.com/home.aspx