The Bowler
was 6 months old when his big brother’s autism diagnosis came.
He has lived his
baby and toddlerhood with a house full of therapists, the juggling of
appointments and schedules and parents who were often stressed and distracted. He
has never known life without any of it.
Even with all
the distractions, he has grown into an engaged, sometimes rowdy and loving
little whirlwind. He loves life and he loves his family.
This year,
his beloved big brother is off to school on his next adventure. The Bowler has
an exciting year ahead too – he is beginning kinder and he is attending a
pre-school sports program which he adores.
He will have
a whole lot more time to hang out with his mum, to drink milkshakes and eat
gingerbread in cafes, to run around without time limits in playgrounds and
parks, to wander around the zoo and the museum.
After almost
three years of being just a little in the shadow of his big brother and autism,
it’s his turn.
It’s his
turn.
Your turn too lovely x
ReplyDeleteHooray for time for you and the Bowler to explore and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI hope he loves kinder, and the milkshakes and the special time with you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bittersweet time - so many new experiences for all of you. Big hugs. x
I love this post so much.
ReplyDeleteYes, it IS his turn. And yours too.
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