I agree! Since D16 is completely nonverbal, I'd sell my soul to hear the words come out of her mouth. (Please don't take this as a guilt trip, because it's not. It's just my reality.) The good thing is that I know D16 loves me. She acts like it.
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nothing breaks your heart more than seeing your child having a melt down because there are too many balloons or there are too many people looking at her
I still have a variation on this comment at 16. D16 has always hated shopping - tall displays, endless aisles and a sensory overload. Now that she's taller things are better, but she still hates going into big stores like Costco. And if there is any thing in costume, it's guaranteed to wig her out. We could NEVER take her to Disneyland. If Mickey ever came up to hug her, she'd hyperventilate, cry and pee in her pants. Who would spend $100 admission to watch their kid freak out?
Oh well. At least we have that as an excuse not to go. D19 went with her volleyball team, so she satisfied that itch with her friends. It all worked out.
Take care--
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
