It's mid-week and it's still quiet. Yesterday our eldest grandson spent the afternoon and evening with us. He has autism and it's such a hoot to experience his world. We took him with us for the southern CA graduation and his world, that trip, included not wanting to put on clothes (For those new to my blog, eldest grandson is 23). After his evening shower, he simply wanted to towel off and go to bed! So Grampa got some clothes on him. And as soon as Grampa left the room, the clothes came off. Then youngest grandson tried. Clothes on, clothes off. At that point, we all said "Oh well" and went to bed.
The next morning, our eldest grandson is sitting in our son's office (oh how I wish I could post a photo of this), no clothes on, both feet up on the desk, watching YouTube Sesame Street on the computer. How can you not laugh? Of course, as soon as he's aware that we think it's funny, actually hilarious, he'll repeat, repeat, repeat. That's what a person with autism does!
After our visit south, we returned him to his apartment and hopefully the no-clothes issue hasn't been an issue. At least we haven't been informed, if so. So last night was just a good dinner, a stop at the dog park before driving back to the apartment. Again--I know. Dogs and barking are a trigger for his anger. BUT he loves the experience of the big dogs, playing with them and giving them lots of hugs. That's one of many reasons why autism remains a mystery, a puzzle, as you can see.
He remains a great joy to me. When he's happy, he's funny, sweet, joyful and wonderful to be with. I call him my huggy bear, he's a big guy and shares great hugs. Do you have someone in your life to create mystery? I continue to live, laugh and learn...Jan
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