Spencer in the Christmas Spirit

This weekend, Spencer had the Christmas spirit like I've

 never seen before!  Maybe it all started when one of my

favorite bloggers sent him and his brothers Mr Conductor Bear

to put in their train-themed bedroom.  Spencer just loves to

get packages and he was thrilled with the bear and the

neat train picture that was included in the box.

He really studied the bear and then ran to tape the

picture to his stack of train pages. :)  So cute!

Thanks, Wanda for thinking of my boys!

I love your kind, generous spirit!  xo

Then for the first time ever, Spencer wanted to help decorate

the tree!  He helped me hang ornaments and crystal icicles

last evening.  Then today, we did the 2nd day of our

Jacquie Larson advent calendar (see yesterdays post)

and he really enjoyed finding the part where you can

decorate a Christmas tree with your choice of lights,

garland and ornaments.  So fun!

Sometimes with autism the 'firsts' for your kids come

much later and when you actually have not only forgotten

but don't expect them to happen.  And when they come

along and take you by surprise, it's just the sweetest

thing ever! 

♥