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› Countdown has started and iam in my maniac mode of planning
Countdown has started.. School is soon over and our family vacation is coming up.
Unfortunately i have missed too much in school, I have to re-study the course again. It sucks but what to do? My son has been sick a lot lately which has made me missed so many classes of the course so I decided to study it again from the beginning. Apparently it is a normal situation for parents who studies this course so I honestly don’t feel ashamed. Math isn’t really my subject I can master but last time I managed to go to school I almost broke down due to how much I have missed and how far ahead the others are compared to where iam so I at that class restarted my book again, told my teacher and it was fine.
Countdowns; 21 days til course is over (school) for this semester • 52 days til the vacation.
I can finally tell you guys about the vacation. I’m honestly nervous. It is the first time we will ever go on a vacation this way with our son. As you might know , our son has autism 3 and is non-verbal so going to Switzerland by car will be a challenge.
How come Switzerland? We honestly it was not my idea. We are actually going there with an other family who my husband knows and they suggested Switzerland. For me, I have no idea what to do there. Like I have never ever had any thoughts of going there but here we go. So iam in full massive planning maniac mode right now. Reading online about tips, ideas, recommendations etc on how to travel with a child with special needs. It is so hard!
Do you have any ideas? recommendations? What to think of and what not to do, when it comes to travel by car with a child who has special needs?
This is all new to me honestly. I am very nervous to go this far by car with our son but I am planning where to stop and finding places for E to be able to run and play around at on our trip to Switzerland. Play areas, food stops, adventure lands etc.
imagine, we are going through the whole entire Sweden, Through Denmark and through Germany to go to Switzerland. We are also planning on going over to Italy etc for day trip and so if possible. A lot needs to be planned and Iam in full maniac mode of planning to make the trip smooth, fixing passports (done), lists, bags, equipment etc.
Not easy to go anywhere with a special need child . it’s scary but on same time iam excited.
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› A happy little boy who finally can..
.. ride his kickbike. The pure happiness when we told him that he now could ride on his kickbike because they have brushed the stones away.
We went to a location to let him roam freely on his kickbike ~ ofcourse we kept an eye on him. The laughter, the smiles, the focus and everything. Made my heart jump with joy.
His dad wanted to try the kickbike as well (middle picture) and first E let him but wooh, the speed he had to stop M (dad) from riding it. Lol! Hilarious!
We stopped by a store and bought ice cream as well. It was a fun little family day for a while before M had to go to work for a second time that day.
ofcourse I blurry my son’s face due to privacy and respect for my son. I can not wait to have many more family days like this in the future. I know now we gonna have soooo many when the spring is finally here and soon summer. We love going on car rides to see the nature, sit outside and have picnics etcetera.
What is your favorite thing about Spring?
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› Spring Mood and mental health.
How are you guys? Happy Easter! I know I’m late but we still celebrate Easter in Sweden. Well we don’t celebrate it but many swedes do. Honestly I don’t know how to celebrate Easter except go out and “trick or treat” as you do on Halloween but instead saying “trick or treat” you say “Happy Easter” and receive candy or money. Weird for me and no I’m not taking my son out doing that.
Anyway, let’s continue.
It is official.. Spring is here in Sweden!! The other day as I walked to the bus from school, a little small ladybug flew and sat on my shirt. I noticed it when I was standing at the busstop.
one little bug can make a person happy. It’s officially spring and summer is on its way! So hard to believe it though. Long cold, freezing cold winter is finally over for this time.
I cant wait to the sun, warmth, being able to sunbathing, go for long long walks again. Such a motivation.
I also feel that my mental health is getting a bit better. It is still there but a lot better. Working hard towards recovery is a long way but I have managed to move a few steps forward which makes me so happy. Having bad days is normal though for people and I still have them but I think I’m out of the deepest funk that I have been in. Woho.
Goals for the Spring season; Get better mentally • try lose some weight • work hard in school even though I know im gonna fail this semester but atleast I’m trying • try to become the Emma I use to be ●● oh, start planning for the vacation! So much to plan when traveling with an autistic child.
Do you have any plans for the Spring season?
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› Visionboard for 2025
Ofcourse health, relationships, friends and love is on my visionboard as well! I can’t wait to see what 2025 has for me!.
Do you have a visionboard?
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› 7 years ago ..
Today is not a regular day because it is my child’s birthday! HOORAY HOORAY HOORAY!
Seven years ago I became a mom. Despite what doctors told me. They have always told me to give up on my biggest dream to become a mother. It would never happen due to my PCOS.
and seven years ago i gave birth to my beautiful baby boy. My little handsome man. My little man.
my angel. the love of my life. I can’t believe that I got the gift and blessing to become your mother.
a traumatic pregnancy and a more traumatic experience when giving birth, i will forever be thankful for what I, as a person and my mentally was able to do.
life sure tests us with your diagnosis but man I grow as a mother and as a person everyday thanks to you my love.
Happy Birthday E 🎂 🥳🎉