[cas7boys]

I agree - I try to get my stuff done early, while everyone is still cooperating, and while everyone (including myself) is in a good mood. That or I go late at night when the kids are in bed and hubby is home to watch after them. But sometimes the middle of the afternoon is the only time. Plus I don't think my kids should be shut away from the world - they need to be able to interact with other people. While not perfect, they do pretty well considering their challenges. I do keep a tight rein on them when we are out and about, but sometimes they are just kids. As a parent, I do the best I can.

Severa, my twins that are autistic will be 8 next month - they are such delightful little beings!!! I wish you well with your boys!

[Severa]

JJ recently tested to have the cognitive skills of a 4 yr old. (he'd probably have scored higher but language is still a weak spot of course) Robbie, far as we've seen, isn't autistic but does have some speech/language quirks (with JJ as an older brother and role model, not exactly surprising there IMO).

Thanks for the kind words *s* I wish you and your family the best!