tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post3031616951871454572..comments2024-02-25T10:24:30.868-05:00Comments on Special needs disability parenting BLOOM: The 'perfect' holiday: make it a family traditionBLOOM - Parenting Kids With Disabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901482901008135659noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-50678375604502417112013-01-29T12:12:12.412-05:002013-01-29T12:12:12.412-05:00I love this. We are a family in transition. As k...I love this. We are a family in transition. As kids are growing older in the extended family, our family gathering has fallen apart. I have mixed feelings, knowing my older kids love to be with their cousins but knowing what my middle son needs is a quiet place and a good movie. This year he party was in a pretty sterile and non-cozy environment. There was no place for Zach to retreat and relax. Sometimes you have to choose to say, "sorry, that's not for us." Something I am STILL learning to do... and he is 17!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529620396157112034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-68837279593742718142013-01-05T01:42:31.693-05:002013-01-05T01:42:31.693-05:00Thanks so much, Lori. This was so helpful: "H...Thanks so much, Lori. This was so helpful: "However, as educating extended family is an annual occurrence, it does get easier as the years go by." Some of the suggestions we get from family is unfathomable to me (the fact that they would think it is possible) and it's taken a bit to get over not taking it personally (me thinking they are judging how I mother my son). Having this blog as support has immensely made a difference in my mental health & coping. Thank you.Lucas' Momnoreply@blogger.com