Starting Over is Scary

Way too long....

I know I haven't gotten on in a long time!

This made me laugh today.

Me: "You get what you get"
First grader: "and you don't throw...(pause)...anything."

He has autism and struggles with language. But I thought it was sooooo funny! He also had a hard time answering questions. I always ask about the day, month, and weather. He knows that I am going to ask something but he doesn't understand what I am asking. Here is what it may sound like.

Me: "What month is it?"
First grader: " It's snowy!"

Me: "What is the weather like today?"
First grader: "I had b-sketti!" (spaghetti)

Every time I ask a question and he gives me an off the wall answer, I can't help but laugh. He has so much enthusiasm for not having a clue!

At a recent (and very stressful!) IEP meting, I was sharing updated information about a first grade girl with autism. Her dad broke up the tension with another funny.

Me: One thing that we have learned about R is that she is very inconsistent.
Dad: (turns to me) "But she is consistent in that!"

Work is hard. But the little funnies help.

posted by Erin @ 9:14 PM