i was very sad to read this . i can't even begin to imagine.

my first experience with autism was when i was waitressing at P*zza Hut. i waited on a couple & their 2 boys....now i love kids and will just talk, talk, sing, play etc. and i thought their boys were absolutely adorable. found crayons & markers & paper for them to draw while pizza cooking. stayed to help them cut their slices.....as the mom took the boys out to the car, the dad stopped me to say how much he appreciated my including both boys in activities - he said the older was autistic & had some hard times: eating out, crouds, waiting, just general noises & lights & that alot of people only spoke to the younger child. that he & his wife had relaxed & enjoyed the pizza & time out.

i had no idea. but have learned a little more over the years, one of our cardiologists has an autistic son . Dr B is very active in educating/awareness.

anyhoooo..... i wish that people would realize that they don't have a clue as to what is happening in other peoples lives ~ that sometimes it's NONE of their business ~ that sometimes it's OK to offer help. to the ones who judge (or try to) remember: bad karma comes back to you! off my soapbox now...........

this is probably the 2nd pair of socks i made, they have held up well over the years, it's regia something

mostly organized! i tried to hurry, but hubster arrived home ~ saw all the yarn out ~ i think he's on to me!! he called it a "yarn explosion"

this is one cabinet he's not looked in!

there is yarn hidden everywhere - no not hidden -all he has to do is LOOK! i have decided to uhhh downsize (am only keeping the sock yarn & special yarns purchased for a ?reason?)

there is a huge bin (okay 2-3 huge bins!) that i've not looked at/opened in probably a year ~ guess that can go ~ should i look in there first? just to see what's what?

pretty girl is totally bored & wants me to just cut the "yarn" loose!!

i finally called my mom to say Happy Mother's Day......yes, there is no doubt......i'm a slacker!