So it’s Easter weekend. We decorated the house, are planning to take Michael to the animal petting zoo this afternoon, (a family favorite since he was two years old), and will be coloring our Easter Eggs on Saturday morning with the colorful food dye before our first round of celebrations with one side of the family followed by round two on Sunday afternoon after church and a traditional Easter Egg Hunt. It doesn’t feel like Easter outside though. We had snow and freezing rain the last two days. They are calling for nice warmer sunny weather on Saturday and Sunday though. I’m glad as Michael has been asking about going to parks, and we are hoping to try out his new scooter that his paternal grandparents got him either on Saturday or Sunday.
I have not been much in the Easter spirit given Michael’s sleep troubles and being busy with work. Spring is also a difficult time for most children, especially those on the spectrum who are affected by seasonal shifts (at least many that I know), and by the weather outside which varies from warm to cold. Still, this is a beautiful time of the year for me. Easter, whether you celebrate the religious or secular version of it, brings with it the promise of rebirth, renewal, starting over fresh. The grass begins to show, the flower buds, the trees bloom. All of it is coming up and starting over. And it is our time to start over too if the winter months were harsh for us. Spring is tough for a lot of kids with spring fever, not wanting to work and play outside, and for kids on the spectrum who get wonky with the weather. But each year Michael shows me how strong he is, and how he is growing and being reborn into an amazing little boy. He is showing me my strength amidst the challenges of raising him to be positive, and look for the sunshine and the signs of new life growing.
Exceptional Parents, what do you do to celebrate Easter and Spring? How do you and your family embrace the season? What challenges do you face? Remember one thing, even with the hard times of winter in your child’s and your life, Spring will come, joy will bloom, and life will begin again. Happy Spring and Happy Easter everyone! Until next time.
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