"Is Nickelodeon A HUGE part of your Life too?"Pictures: brought to you by, S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom

The Nick Jr Phase is SOOOOO much worse than Barney ever was:)

It all started out just fine. You know every child really goes
crazy for thier favorite show, animal,etc. Well I thought Barney
was bad. I couldn't be more wrong. Welcome to MY WORLD:)
A World where a Mom can think that keeping a big box for her
son to play in is perfectly fine. He can explore his imagination,
Right? I figure when the box is worn out; I'll just throw it
away......no big deal:) Only, our Boo Bear has not once played
in the box. Instead, he created a Nick Jr Shrine.
He is TRULY AMAZING! He even taped Nick Jr icons
that he made out of Playdoe. That took a lot of tape (LOL)
Other pictures are ones he drew & cut out.....he decorated this by his
creative hands alone:)
This is my favorite out of all of Dusin's unique forms of expressions.
Socks have to be hidden now too. Or else they become Dustin's
"NICK JR SOCKS" as he would say.

"My first Poem from Dustin Video": Mini-Moment brought to you by, S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom

" Hide the Baby Powder from Autism Video" : Mini-Moment brought to you by, S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom

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"Autism Run 5K Pictures" : brought to you by, S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom

So I participated in my first Autism Run. What a Challenge!

Call me crazy for my "Boo Bear":) I've always joined the Autism Walks; but when I found out about an Autism Run I just had to give it a try. My good friend Shalley decided to accompany me. The Run was soooo invigorating; but I considered this experience to be not only an original way to get a "Mommy Time-Out", but a definite way to release any stress I needed to release:)

I know the word "Run" makes some people moan and groan, but I really encourage you to say instead......."Why Not! I can at least give it a TRY. Never underestimate what you are capable of.

See you at the next Autism Run, OK?

"Art for Autism" Picture: Dustin WINS Contest! brought to you by, A Very Proud S.M.A.A.R.T.Mom & Dad!

So here's how it happened....We attended the Autism Walk like we do every year. Dustin loves to see Ronald McDonald in person there:) I heard about an art contest prior to the walk called "Art for Autism"by Javamo Coffees. I wasn't sure if Dustin would get what I was asking of him regarding a drawing for the coffee package. I showed him a picture of last years winner and basically left him with paper and markers while I did the dishes. I saw him begin to draw not knowing what to expect. After I finished the dishes I went over to the table and was SO AMAZED! I thought to myself; this has to be entered in to the contest for sure. Of course as any parent I felt his drawing should be chosen; but of course we never win anything, you know? So even though I felt it should win I really didn't think it would. Well we went to the walk and of course everyone was there and there were soooo many drawings already submitted in the contest. I thought "What are his chances now?" Well after I heard the contest deadline was up; I waited for an update for the winners name. I went to check my email and there it was..... a letter from ASGO (The Autism Society of Greater Orlando) informing me that Dustin's Drawing was Chosen! I immediately jumped up from my computer and ran through the house screaming "Oh My God! Oh My God!" You'd think I won the lottery. My family figured I'd finally loss my mind. But I didn't care... I was so extremely PROUD of Dustin! And now everyone who got the same informant I did as well as purchased this Wonderful Autism Awareness Blend Coffee would know how SPECIAL our son with autism really is and how artistic and creative he is:) I wish Dustin knew how this made me feel. But I know regardless of all of this..........Dustin knows Mommy loves him soooooo much that she could "Eat Dustin Up....Yum Yum Yum Yum" as Dustin would say:) To whom ever is reading this....Thanks for sharing this moment with me and I to the parent(s) of next years winner of Art for Autism.......As for all of those down days with Autism; this is most definitely an UP Day with Autism..........Enjoy every moment!
       
                                                                 

                                                                         

Click On Coffee Picture Below to See Dustin in The Orlando Sentinel News

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