Knock Knock, Penny, Knock Knock... FYBF

Boy 1: 2005 - First day of school.

We are coming to the end of the final term of the final year of his Primary school years. The child that was is now the young man that is. For those of you who have followed our story you will know what an incredible difference these years have wrought.

I am bursting with pride at the person before me. This year I had asked him and encouraged him to enter one of the more popular public speaking programs in our district. I said "His was a story that should be told... maybe he could speak of what his school years had done for him? Wouldn't that be a wonderful thing for his teachers to hear?"

He refused. "Why?" I asked, thinking of myself basking in his reflected light.

I must admit I was influenced by another who had done something similar a few years back, though I knew her story had been written not by herself.

"Because they see me everyday and know what it has meant to me."

BAZINGA!

This is the child who has written an illustrated children's book, this is the boy who is happy to market and talk and educate in any public arena to help those younger on the spectrum and to assist those around them to understand and support those kids.

He knew perfectly well my request was not born of my usual educate, advocate, demonstrate philosophy, but rather of a "Ner, ner" motivation. Not to our teachers, but to others who had not believed, who had belittled and made our my life difficult.

He loves me, he loves so very deeply, and yes, he teaches me to be a better person. He is right, they see him every day and realise what an impact they have had on this once lost, little boy who has blossomed into this gorgeous, strong young man.

I see less and less of Sheldon, and more and more of my Deepak boy emerging.

Boy 1: 23/11/11.

Thank you my son, for taking me with you on this incredible journey that is your life.

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2.	Honey You Baked	35.	Oh For Fucks Sake Friday
3.	miss.cinders@SMOM	36.	THE MEANING OF LIFE - LA STYLE
4.	A Dose of Dannie	37.	A positive birth experience - an {active} birth
5.	Do you have a good sock relationship or are you a bit Sock-ist like me?	38.	the longest and best three years
6.	Friday Fashion Picks: The Kyle & Jackie O Edition	39.	The PMT challenge
7.	A vlog and a giveaway!	40.	US Thanksgiving at Perpetually Me
8.	A Welcoming Hearth	41.	An open letter to any business considering an online coupon deal
9.	Mixed Gems - Will I miss not having my boy?	42.	One is the loneliest number
10.	*Knock*Knock, Penny, *Knock*Knock*	43.	Why I don't watch daytime television...
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12.	Keeping on top of your photos	45.	Kath
13.	It's mums night off	46.	SAHMadness- Dear Santa (A Mums wish list)
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15.	Mums the Word..the secret life of this desperate housewife	48.	new self cleaning domestic goddess apron sketch
16.	Will our children be able to break free from our sterotypes?	49.	Giving Back Girl - a gorgeous message for girls
17.	MummyK's hotness list	50.	Liz@LastChanceTraining
18.	Thanking my fancy pants	51.	Come on Mum you can do it!
19.	The Grinch who stole my phone	52.	The Tiger Father
20.	Life Love and Hiccups	53.	Fussy Eater's Mum
21.	Beast & Beauty	54.	Country Life Experiment
22.	CTM > Christmas Gingerbread Cookies	55.	NeeSay - Opting Out
23.	Back to reality - with a thud	56.	The company of strangers
24.	Amy @ MahliMoo	57.	When Dean Martin is preferable to Kyle Sandilands
25.	Tutu Ames	58.	At least daddy can cook...
26.	Parental Parody	59.	My Goal
27.	Veggie Mama Vlogs!	60.	Living Life Playing the Gladd Game
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29.	My Birthday Party - Strawberries & Cream Heart Cakes	62.	Maid In Australia
30.	Jayne @ Non Domestik Goddess	63.	Where does your inspiration come from?
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