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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Only Child Day


Alex has had a rough go of it lately,...moody, short-tempered
and a tantrum on the bus last Friday was the icing on the cake.
It's hard to know what is bothering a non-verbal person,
especially when I'm not there at the moment to access 
the situation.  I thought maybe a day at home would be
fun, so that's what we did today!

We had gorgeous, absolutely perfect autumn weather!  Wow!
We stopped by The Mister's work and picked him up
and went to McDonald's for lunch!





He loved it, of course!
And back home he's enjoyed having the run of everything!
He's had his laptop, iPad and DVD player going simultaneously.
How can they stand that?  And no, they aren't playing the
same thing! hahaha....
That isn't anything new, but Spencer is the bossy one
and he gets to say what's in the DVD player. haha.
Throw Harry and Spencer's laptops 
 in the mix and it's a real zoo. Geesh!

I can hear laughter coming from his room as I type...
it's been a good day!

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  1. photowannabeOctober 26, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Very wise Mama.
    We all need a change of pace now and then to sweep the cob webs and moods away.
    I'm so glad your day turned out as nice as the autumn day you posted.

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 4:59 PM

      Well, I try! haha...sometimes it's trial and error here. :)
      He's had a good day, so I hope we hit a reset button, so to speak.

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  2. Eddie BluelightsOctober 26, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    So pleased he had a much better day and enjoyed his treat ~ hope he is ok tomorrow. Let's hope the problem was a one off, or at least infrequent. . . bless your family, Betsy . . . :)

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  3. MarthaOctober 26, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    You are a good mom.
    I miss hanging out with my kids

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 5:00 PM

      You have enough of them local....I'm sure they'd go eat a quarter pounder with you. :)

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  4. LindaOctober 26, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Oh Betsy...what a perfect day you had!!!
    I'll bet Alex will remember today for a long time...
    How cool....♥️
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 5:00 PM

      We'll have to do it again sometime...it's so easy when it's just one! haha,..

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  5. Pat HattOctober 26, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Giving him a break from it all
    Sounds like it was just what was needed at your hall
    Three going all at the same time
    Must be hard to figure out which system is doing which chime

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 6:40 PM

      Three laptops, three iPads and a DVD.
      It's no wonder I'm almost crazy! haha.
      Doesn't bother them at all
      here at our hall.
      Glad I can close their door
      and move myself to the silence I adore.
      haha.

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    2. Pat HattOctober 26, 2015 at 6:49 PM

      Must be a sturdy door
      To keep out that roar lol

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    3. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 7:13 PM

      I move to the other end of the house,
      down two halls and to the kitchen, like a mouse.
      lol....But if you're in the driveway outside by their room
      you can hear all that noise going boom!
      Good thing our neighbors love us
      and don't ever make a fuss.

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  6. SuzaOctober 26, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    Smart Mom - hope things are better for Alex tomorrow! xx

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  7. SuzaOctober 26, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    Smart Mom - hope things are better for Alex tomorrow! xx

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 6:41 PM

      Me, three.

      ha.

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    2. SuzaOctober 26, 2015 at 6:44 PM

      Urgh... I don't know how this happens. Never used to. And it's only when on my mobile. Sorry! :-)

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    3. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 6:45 PM

      You and Gloria....and I think she's on her phone, too!

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    4. Linda October 26, 2015 at 6:54 PM

      OMG! Our Alex had a bad day on Saturday! He's also non verbal...My daughter said he did nothing but run and scream. Nothing
      consoled him. He's 7 and has severe Autism.

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    5. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 7:01 PM

      Hi Linda! You know the book "Alexander's No Good, Horrible, Very Bad Day?" haha. :)
      It's so hard when you don't know how to fix what's wrong, isn't it? I always feel bad when
      he's gone from home and someone else needs to deal with it.

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  8. WandaOctober 26, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    This is so special. The Autumn leaves in your picture are just to die for.

    Loved all the pictures of Alex and the Mister.

    Myk will always remember a time when he was home with two older sisters, he was about 8 and Don was at the church a few miles away. They called Dad and tattle tailed on Myk. Dad got on the phone and told him to ride his bike to the church. All the way Myk was sure he was going to get a good talking too, maybe even a spanking......When he got to the church...Don said "Myk ~ it must be hard having older sisters....Let's go get some ice cream. Myk has never forgotten that day. You are a good mom...and this was a good day.

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 7:02 PM

      I just love that story....so cute! I can see why he's always remembered it. :)
      It really was a good day. You should have seen his face when I said he was staying home this morning.
      haha....priceless!

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  9. YujiOctober 26, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Good idea to give him a break from his usual routine. Hope it helps! Aside from having a rough patch lately, I'm sure Alex enjoyed having a day away from his brothers and getting to do what he wanted.

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 7:04 PM

      Sometimes I think it's a wonder thing that they have each other, and then other times I can see it has it's
      disadvantages....especially when one is dominate and the other two are submissive! He enjoyed being the
      boss for a day...haha...although I know the tantrum didn't have anything to do with his brothers.

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  10. MichelleOctober 26, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Looks like just the thing he needed. What a great Mom you are, Betsy.

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 7:04 PM

      We all wish we could make everything better, don't we? :)

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  11. Robert SmithOctober 26, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    We all have off-days. I'm glad Alex had a nice day, and I hope he is feeling better now. I'll have to try and find some nice train mags for them this week.

    Me? I have bad days and even worse days now the weather is getting colder and wetter. I suffer with SAD something rotten!

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 7:35 PM

      The Mister gets SAD! Take Vitamin D3 every day 2000 IU's....it works wonders!
      We can't have you cranky all winter! haha.

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    2. Robert SmithOctober 26, 2015 at 7:54 PM

      I do, it doesn't seem to make any difference.

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    3. Robert SmithOctober 26, 2015 at 8:02 PM

      Over here the word "Cranky" means someone who is 'off the rails', a bit silly, an eccentric, senile, etc. . . . . . Oh, perhaps you're right, I've always been a bit of a crank!

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    4. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 8:04 PM

      Cranky here means grumpy. :)

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    5. Robert SmithOctober 26, 2015 at 8:12 PM

      Funny that. We just use the grumpy to describe someone like me. "Bah! Halloween? Humbug!" See, you've got me at it already. . . . Ha!

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  12. DonOctober 26, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    I see Alex guarding those French fries!!! And laughter from the bedroom is the best measure of success. You did good Mom!

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 7:36 PM

      It was a very nice day...makes me feel good to see him happy. Now I hope it carries on throughout the week!
      He can't stay home every day! lol...

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  13. MariOctober 26, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Awww - I'm so glad Alex had a good day. Glad the Mister got to join you too!

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 9:39 PM

      Yes, very nice he could join us.....I was surprised he had a free lunch hour...lol....

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  14. Gloria BakerOctober 26, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Absolutely nice and fun pictures !!
    xo

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 9:38 PM

      We did have a fun time....seeing him smile always makes me happy, too!

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  15. ColleenOctober 26, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    I love those photos. McDonald's is getting posh looking, isn't it?

    Glad the day turned out so nicely!

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 9:38 PM

      It was even clean! haha...yes, it was a really nice day...

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  16. LaurieOctober 26, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    First of all, you are a wise mama! Sometimes our kids just need some one on one time. I used to do that for my girls when they were little, but our outing usually ended up at the book store. And second of all, that photo is Awesome with a capital A!

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 9:37 PM

      If it would have been Spencer, the bookstore would have been his pick! He wouldn't eat McDonalds in a million years. haha...

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  17. BettyOctober 26, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    You are a smart mama! And Alex looks happy to get one on one attention!

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  18. My Recent Favorite BooksOctober 26, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Looks like he is having a great time! =)
    My son has Autism, I understand what you are going thru.

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 9:35 PM

      I don't think I knew about your son! Hugs....

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    2. My Recent Favorite BooksOctober 26, 2015 at 10:07 PM

      My son is mildly autistic, 24 years old and doing well. =)
      Sending hugs back!!

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    3. Betsy BrockOctober 26, 2015 at 10:26 PM

      That's great! :)

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    4. My Recent Favorite BooksOctober 26, 2015 at 10:37 PM

      I meant to add...my son has his "moments"..like when we went to a Food Truck Rally last Friday afternoon..he had never been to a Food Truck Rally -- and he wasnt in the mood to stay very long...

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  19. Terra October 26, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    It sounds like your change of pace day with your son worked out well.

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  20. Anita JohnsonOctober 26, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    We all have those days and breaking it up with a fun day sounds like it was just what everyone needed. And I must say that I still love McDonald's fries too. Comfort food. I hope Alex has a better day tomorrow. Hugs for everyone!

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 27, 2015 at 3:12 PM

      I love them, too! Alex wanted to eat some of mine...I said no! haha.

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  21. TariaOctober 26, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    What a great thing to enjoy the day one on one. I hope tomorrow is another terrific day for all!

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 27, 2015 at 3:13 PM

      I haven't heard any bad news so far, so I hope he had a good day today!

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  22. MontikOctober 27, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    Betsy, I hope the day out with just Mom and Dad will help. Jitka

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  23. AndyOctober 27, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    I envy how you manage to take care of care of your family.

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  24. JaclynOctober 27, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    That's a job well done! I'm glad you managed to turn his mood around. And, yes, I couldn't stand 3 things running 3 different things either. Lol lol

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 27, 2015 at 3:15 PM

      well, it's 7 things! Ack! a DVD, 3 iPads and 3 laptops. Amazing.

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  25. Instagram.com/melissasnotesOctober 27, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    How nice of you to see what Alex might need in an "only one" child (son) day. We all need some alone time. Pray this helped him re-adjust.

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 27, 2015 at 3:15 PM

      Only one child son day...wow, that's a mouthful. lol...

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  26. Instagram.com/melissasnotesOctober 27, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    How nice of you to see what Alex might need in an "only one" child (son) day. We all need some alone time. Pray this helped him re-adjust.

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    1. Betsy BrockOctober 27, 2015 at 3:16 PM

      The Mister said it was nice of me, too...giving up my Monday. haha...i do love my Mondays!
      But he's really no trouble...and it was fun.

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  27. The Silver FoxOctober 27, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    That was a great idea!

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