I'm so proud of these children. We've had a huge and challenging year, all of us. But they love each other so much and they fill my heart with joy. School holidays start this afternoon and I can not wait to just hang out with my kids.
That little boy simply adores his big brother.
That big boy finds it hard being the oldest, but he is so protective of his siblings.
That big girl is a delight. She is a beautiful, caring child.
That little girl is doted upon by her siblings and she loves them so much.
I am the luckiest Mum.
ETA:
The interwebs have made me very thankful this morning.
My dear friend Marita from Stuff with Thing posted a video last night of her daughter Annie talking about the discrepancies in funding for children with autism.
Annie is a beautiful girl. She also has Aspergers Syndrome. My big boy adores her. He has Aspergers Syndrome too. They were both diagnosed post 6 years of age and as such aren't eligible for funding support despite the the fact that autism is a lifelong diagnosis.
So why am I thankful? Firstly I am thankful that our small boy received his autism diagnosis when he did. The funding we have access to for him is used towards his therapies that will help him get through life.
Secondly I am thankful that the beautiful Kim over at Frog Ponds Rock has launched a post for donations to help get Annie an iPad like her sister Heidi (who has autism as well) received through the funding.
It is hard to have a sibling with autism as my big kids will tell you. It is harder still when you have two children with a diagnosis but only one has access to funding.
Please help make a wonderful girl's Christmas a little more special and donate if you can.
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