A notable achievement for Toby who, despite being somewhere new and unexpected, surprised and delighted me by walking for 15 minutes without fussing or tantrums – 15 minutes I will treasure and remember for a long time!
knitting, nature and living with autism in the family
little cotton rabbits 
It’s the tree magic. Good to hear you again.
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How lovely 🙂
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And He kept his clothes on too!
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That’s awesome that you have that 15 minutes of awe and wonder as he explored a new surrounding!
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What a sweet little face to finally put with all the delightful stories you have shared. Glad to hear of your delight!
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Oh, that’s lovely Julie. Thanks for sharing your walk in the woods.
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A walk in the woods is magical, and very good. love the rosy cheeks!!
He is a wonderful boy.
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Those are the moments to be treasured.
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What a lovely gift from Toby. I think that is one of the best things about parenthood…when your children do something nice you don’t expect.
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Special moment and a special boy. X
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From your blog I now have a much better understanding of what being the parent of an autistic child involves,that the biggest thing being required seems to be patience and understanding. The fact that a 15 minute walk is something to be treasured is something, I for one as a Grandparent of 3 boys and one girl, take for granted. May you have many more days of treasured moments in the years ahead.
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he is too cute, he has the sweetest face! it looks and sounds like he enjoyed the walk, the background in the pictures looks like a wonderful place to be… i love trees!
i hope that you had a wonderful weekend, julie… and that everything is well.
much love to you and your lovely family,
xo-kendall
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That’s brilliant Julie! Here’s to lots of other happy adventures! Lucy x
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its the wood fairies weaving their magic x
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So agree with Jan about how this blog has enlightened me so much about autism. I feel very joyful having heard about your walk in the woods.
The positive spirit that exudes from these web pages, together with the exquisite, if unattainable crafts, are both so inspiring.
Here’s to more fifteen minute gems.
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Yay for Toby!!
here’s to many more moments of joy for you both.
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Good for him! Here’s hoping it’s the first of many lovely walks!
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That’s wonderful! These little milestones mean so much more when they are so hard won. May Toby enjoy lots more walks in the woods!
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Great news about Toby.Maybe this is the start of a new phase.Fingers crossed.I can see how you are treasuring those moments.
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Good for Toby and good for you. I certainly understand. Our Saturday outing began with a one hour tantrum – it was okay though and we all worked through it. We keep at it, keep it normal, have been doing so for 43 years. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
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Thats just brought a tear to my eye, really pleased for him and you and your moment of bliss. Whenever you mention Toby it brings a stark reminder how difficult parenting can be and makes me really appricate how lucky we are having two almost perfect children who can be little monkeys may I always treasure the tantrums from now on. Thank you
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Wonderful! Way to go, Toby! I’m sure you all enjoyed that walk very much…
Blessings,
Dianne
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Fabulous! May it be the first of many.
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No matter what the context it’s always the little things that mean the most to me. I hope you get to go for another lovely walk very soon.
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Ra Ra Toby! What a cutie! Cute as a button! t.x
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Woohoo..Toby!!
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Oh Julie, that is wonderful! Well done Toby – and well done you.
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What a treasured memory Julie ~
Marie x
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Came upon your blog through another UK knitting site. I’ve read recently that some folks are teaching school-age autistic kids to knit, to help them focus more in the classroom. The doctors think because it engages both the left and right brain, it cuts down on the fidget response and helps with concentration. I was wondering if this might help with Toby. Best of luck to you both!! (And your toys are the cutest!)
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Yay for Toby!!
love Debbie and Hannah
PS He looks exactly like you!!
xxxxx
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