Hillard is the best:)

My son Hillard is autistic as many of you already know. I never try to post anything to personal on my blog because this is my "escape" or "hobby". There are many days that I think to myself "He isn't going to make it, he just can't get it" and it pains me that Hillard is just beyond our grasp. Then we have our good days when he really reaches back and I think to myself "he is gonna make it in the world!" Chris and I don't bring him many places because he really can't handle the crowds. He will sit nicely in a confined area like a stroller or shopping basket but their are certain conditions to be followed:)You MUST keep moving at all times and their MUST be goodies and bribs availble at every moment! If demands are not met he gets really uncomfortable and vocalizes. People tend to stare at us aa lot. After 3 yrs of this I am use to the stares he gets, but I still don't like it. This is why we don't go out in public places too often! Also Hillard is 4yrs old and he is getting way to big for these "confined" and "safe" areas. He is really begining to blossom as far as speech goes, he will repeat words to you, you just have to give him a good reason to speak and tell him what to say:) I LOVE my 4yrs olds VOICE!!!!!
We had a great day today and I thought I would post! It is Brandon's first birthday today and we went to babies r us to get some gifts. Hillard was so patient and played with all the toys and sat in the cart!!!! Brandon wanted everything, and we stopped for snowcones afterwards. I love my boys they warm my heart and they are such wonderful people:)
Happy Birthday Bran-Man!