Still on vacation and I have noticed, I love being at a home where there isn't the "STUFF" of a family with children all over it. No endless school papers, projects, birthday gifts, toys from every and any place you have ever taken your children to...
Instead, Builder and Bounce are working out of two tiny carry-ons. 3 shorts, 3 shirts, and a sweatshirt. Quite honestly, add in some pants, and that is all they wear at home. Yet, at home they have triple the amount of clothes???!! Time to Spring Clean!
Same with toys, Bounce brought a PSP without a charger...and he's fine not playing it constantly as he is wont to do at home. A couple Beanie Babies, a toy car or 2 and he is content. Builder brought a stuffed dog. The duct tape was ready and waiting. We haven't really even had time for card or dice games. WHY? We are outside almost the entire day. Children do not need electronics, kits, or STUFF when they play outside all day.
It is not a new revelation by any means; but one that bears repeating. I understand many ASD children have a tough time outside, but finding a few activities your children enjoy outdoors is important. Builder can't bike more than 100 feet, but loves to scooter. He likes to look for birds' nest and birds and identify them. I was not that kind of kid, but if being a "birder" means building up Builder, count me in.
Of course, if it had rained everyday...that would be a different story. Last summer's trip out East!
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