Stuff you sometimes have to learn

[lddurham]

Boy Child, my son, is 13 and in eighth grade. His sister, Girl Child, is 9 and in fifth grade. Boy Child is autistic and has ADHD. He's trying to write a research paper and his sister had to spell out "taught" and "barely" for him. She then came in where I was sitting and whispered, "He doesn't know how to spell a lot of words

Comments

[moit]

That is a very tender moment. I'm glad to hear that your daughter is taking responsibility for her (albeit older) brother. My brother and I were always together against the world and I cherish our relationship. I hope your kids grow up with the same bond. :)

[lddurham]

Thank you. I hope so too!

[hambares]

Very sweet! And a very special time!

[glorafin]

Bittersweet is the right word. Awesome daughter though. :)