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It was so special

178 replies

Stormbraver99 · 25/12/2021 15:35

Just wanted to share this as it made my day.

Christmas Day - just the four of us - me, my 18 year old daughter, 13 year old DS and 11 year old DS. I'm a single mum with no extended family and was feeling anxious about the whole thing.

My 11 year old is non verbal. The only word he says regularly is Mum.
They were all so happy and grateful for the presents I had chosen for them.
My daughter and 13 year old DS kept saying "Thank you", and then as clear as anything I heard another little voice say "Thank you".

I'm going through a really tough time, and hearing him say that just made the day so extra special.
It was just amazing!

OP posts:
ClaudiaAndTheCauldron · 25/12/2021 17:33

What a beautiful post 🥰
Well done to you and your lovely precious boy 💗

ShepherdMoons · 25/12/2021 17:34

I'm a bit teary too, so glad for you that your day went well!

Workinghardeveryday · 25/12/2021 17:35

@Stormbraver99 that has actually made me cry! I am so very happy for you xxx

DramaAlpaca · 25/12/2021 17:36

Oh how lovely! Happy Christmas OP.

Lovemusic33 · 25/12/2021 17:41

Love this ❤️

I have 2 dc with autism (teens), ones very verbal and one isn’t very verbal so it’s always a big deal when she says a new word or attempts a random sentence.

TellMeItsPossible · 25/12/2021 17:44

Wonderful! Happy Christmas, op. Xmas Smile

Fredstheteds · 25/12/2021 17:56

Awww

Ijustwouldnt · 25/12/2021 17:58

Wonderful OP 🥰

TheFutureIs · 25/12/2021 17:58

How lovely! Made me well up a bit! You'll remember this Christmas forever

WeKnowFrogsGoShaLaLaLaLa · 25/12/2021 18:01

🥰 Love this. 🥰

SunshineCake1 · 25/12/2021 18:02

This has been the first post that has really made me smile. What a perfect day for him to say something new. Wonderful.

CambsAlways · 25/12/2021 18:07

So lovely and happy Christmas

seperatedmum · 25/12/2021 18:08

I'm just so happy for you and with you

Rhannion · 25/12/2021 18:08

That’s wonderful 💐

billy1966 · 25/12/2021 18:13

Very moving to read.

Wishing you and your special family, the very best.

Flowers
WhenwillIlearntoadult · 25/12/2021 18:14

That’s wonderful. Merry Christmas x
Also single parent, first Christmas for me and it’s gone much better that I was anticipating.

Porcupineintherough · 25/12/2021 18:14

Xmas Grin Lovely to have a positive post amongst the Christmas moaning x

amatsip · 25/12/2021 18:16

Better than any present 🎁 xx

Fundays12 · 25/12/2021 18:25

How wow how amazing 😍😍

MaloryPowers · 25/12/2021 18:25

Melts my heart Star

whylieandpretend · 25/12/2021 18:27

Oh how lovely 😊
Thankyou for making me smile x

twilightermummy · 25/12/2021 18:28

Aww, your title didn’t disappoint. That was lovely to read 🥰

Starseeking · 25/12/2021 18:30

Lovely that sounds wonderful, what a blessing they are.

Italiangreyhound · 25/12/2021 18:32

How lovely.

Groovee · 25/12/2021 18:34

Amazing x