Happy 12th Birthday!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Happy 12th Birthday!
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Wed, 02-13-2008 - 12:49am

Mike is 12 today. Man there were many times I wasn't sure he would make it this far but he did.

I have to say 11 was an amazing year. I swear that boy has made more progress in the past year than the previous 11 combined. I am so proud of him!

Some highlights from this year:
-Received the presidents award for academic achievement and physical fitness from his school
-Had a solo role in a school production (wouldn't even get on stage before without a meltdown)
-graduated from the 5th grade (we weren't sure he was going to make it through. Nearly had to send him non-public a couple times)
-Was able to get on most of the rides at Disneyland which he always previously insisted on sitting out
-Able to get through an entire day at disney without a single big meltdown! (this is huge)
-has his first girlfriend
-became interested in how he looks and finally is taking independent care of himself AND wearing clothes that actually fit AND match!
-able to attend youth group AND sunday school without needing mom there as an aide or being kicked out or refusing to finish.
-Got his green belt in karate and does one AWESOME form.

and finally, is becoming a young man I am proud to call my son.

Happy birthday big man. We have made it.

There is still a REALLY long road a head. He is still autistic but man, I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. They will grow up.

and a belated Happy birthday to Mr. Dave as well. Never know whether or not to post the non-aspie kids birthdays.

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Wed, 02-13-2008 - 5:20pm

Renee--

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Wed, 02-13-2008 - 7:08pm

Wow, 12, I know what you mean cuz Chris will be 12 at the end of march and it's kinda a funny feeling ya know?

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