I didn’t write about Gage on here as much as I would have liked, but did share as the time allowed. Can you believe he turned 5 this year?! He had some health issues so last month we started the SCD diet and I delved more into the world of biomed. He started full-day Pre-K and loves it. We did some fun activities and learned about 5 states and will continue that next year.
My 5 favorite Gage pics from the blog this year…
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Favorite Gage post of the year was this one, Mothering a special kid can be lonely and then sometimes it isn’t. It’s a little more maudlin than I usually let myself get on here and it was refreshing for me to show some autism honesty. I try to keep things upbeat and I don’t see that changing, but in order for the picture of Gage to be a real one then sometimes the hard stuff has to be said too. And I really appreciated the response I got from all of you.
I plan for much of the same in 2016 with more posts if time allows. Thank you all for letting me share Gage with you!
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Love all those pics and especially the snowy day one. You are a great mom Stacy and love how patient you seem and all that you’ve exposed Gage to in just 5 short years.
Thank you Diane. I’m a work in progress in the patience department!
Your a wonderful Mom You do a great job with gage
Thank you Aunt Judy. I love you 🙂
Parenting any child isn’t easy but you do a wonderful job of teaching Gage about the world and letting him explore his interests. I’m looking forward to reading more about Gage in 2016!
Thank you Kathy! I feel like you guys know him already and you haven’t even met 🙂 Maybe some day!
Merry Christmas, Stacy! Gage has certainly had a big year… look forward to hearing about his 2016 accomplishments. And your reading, too 😉
Here’s hoping there’s lots of accomplishments to share!
I love your posts about Gage, and can’t wait to see what 2016 brings him, and you. I love that you let him have so many activities and I especially love the books that teach him about different places.
Thank you, Vicki! It really does help to have you all so supportive and encouraging.
All the pics are great, and I especially love one where Gage is heading toward the Christmas tree! It’s simply wonderful. Happy New Year to you and yours, Stacy!
Thank you!. I had to capture it so fast that it came out a little blurry but I still love I!
The snowy Christmas in Michigan is not the case this year! We’ve been out with no coats this December. It will arrive soon i am sure. Great pictures of your wonderful boy! I know this New Year will be filled with a great many blessings that will help when the hard times comes.
Thank you Nise! December weather was perfect but it looks like the cold is settling in for 2016!
I love your Gage posts and the pics are wonderful.
Thank you, Mary. I’m lucky to have such supportive blogging friends.
I love your posts about Gage. 🙂 I really appreciated your post “Mothering a special kid can be lonely and then sometimes it isn’t.” It was very honest. You are such a great mother, and a true advocate for your son.
Thanks Wendy! I really do wish he and Mouse could play together. One day, when I get him on a plane, we’ll come say hi 🙂
love your Gage posts, love the photos and hearing how he’s doing, especially love the honesty. Looking forward to your updates in 2016, hope the New Year brings nothing but good 🙂
Thank you Sheree. I try for honesty but most of the time it’s just to depressing 😉
Great pics, Stacy.