It doesn't take much to keep him happy. Just an afternoon warm enough for a spot of after school bouncing. I wish I was still flexible enough to fling about like this – it must feel like flying!
knitting, nature and living with autism in the family
knitting, nature and living with autism in the family
It doesn't take much to keep him happy. Just an afternoon warm enough for a spot of after school bouncing. I wish I was still flexible enough to fling about like this – it must feel like flying!
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What a great video! It’s fun to see him so happy. I’m still trying to figure out how he can bounce so many times in a row on his back. He must have enough “flip” when he bends backwards in the air, to keep his momentum going. 🙂
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Wonderful, just wonderful!! 🙂
V x
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I am busting up laughing!!! I dare anyone not to laugh watching that! I wish I could get on and jump with Toby. How delightful. I’m not sure I could get my back to arch like his either. That is so interesting how he likes to arch his back and he’s flying through the air.
That video just made my day!!!
I just took a video of Levi last night that I am going to post soon. It’ another, I dare you not to laugh while laughing. He’s just sitting here by the fireplace with a blanket over his lap. His dog Julie is under the blanket and keeps licking his leg. Every time she licks him, he starts laughing a belly roll laugh.
These kids!!!
Thanks Julie for the smile and laugh. That was just wonderful!!
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Argh! “Laugh while laughing”…….. I MEANT laugh while watching!! 😀
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that makes me smile! I love the giggling and holy cow he does fly! my kiddos are not that adventurous!
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Awesome – I wish I could fling about like that too! These days my back would be crying in pain afterward. 🙂
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Very happy, and strong … those are some manoeuvres! Great video 😀
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ahhh Julie that video is pure joy…i can feel the happiness x
love jooles x
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That is one happy boy for sure,,,,
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🙂 I think it’s kind of wonderful how kids are happiest from the most simple things.
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Wow! That’s amazing…! The snow has almost melted off ours and I know my boy will be out there bouncing around after school every day soon.
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What a pleasure to watch joy in physical form.
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Oh, this is such a gorgeously uplifting video – I’m going to save it for days when it’s all been too much and then smile along with Toby. I’m not sure I ever could flip and arch like that even when I was little!
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to capture a moment of pure joy..how special is that??!
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Oh what fun! Thanks for posting Julie — that’s a great video. It’s amazing how he arches his back with no fear!
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Toby certainly does love it! So beautiful!
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I read this earlier today – then the day unravelled and I forgot to remark upon it. I was a little stunned at the vocalizations – how elemental they were, coming from a person who doesn’t speak. And really – I’ve been on tamps in my life, but his skill – to bounce on your back over and over again, getting that wild height – and I was afraid he was going to come down with his head at that odd angle and break something – but he didn’t. He was milking that movement for every shred of energy. And I am left wondering how he does it. That raw excitement and delight – wow. It was a little overwhelming. Toby, what you teach us –
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Oh my goodness, what fun. I should love to try that too, but not sure its a good idea. How lovely to see him so totally immersed in pure fun. xx
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Thanks for sharing that with us, Julie – I hope it was followed by a good night’s sleep!
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Such glee! My 2 year old and I have been giggling along with Toby.xx
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Oh, how I wish I could do that! Lovely to see Toby so happy.
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another of the mysteries of autism…that the world which holds so many things that cause dispair and fear also allows things that create moments of pure joy that most of us never allow ourselves to truly experience. thanks for sharing.
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A video to cherish of your happy boy! Indeed the better weather brings so much warmth inside and out! My brother’s autistic grandson has stopped biting himself the past week whilst out playing in the sunshine.
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This looks like a lot of fun :-)))
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How joyous! Had to hold my breathe at some of the angles and landings but the joy surmounted all. It must be like flying – and who wouldn’t want to do that?
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What a shame we lose that ability for blissful abandon when we ‘grow up’! What a joy to watch… thanks Julie & Toby, Hugs, Jill x
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What a happy feel good Friday video that is it has made me smile. Thanks for sharing it on your blog.
Have a good weekend. 🙂 and here is to more bouncing weather to come.
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Oh my goodness. That is just brilliant!! Bless his little heart. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Debbie xxxx
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Julie, wow while I am taking off from work a bit I stopped by to see if you had anything new posted on your blog and found Toby having a grand time! I tell you he really lifts my spirits seeing him fly in the air with great excitement! I was grinning from ear to ear as I watched him. I thank Toby for bringing such joy to my day! 🙂
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That made me smile so much!!! How on earth does he bounce like that!!! xxx
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I am a teacher and our charity this year is Riding for the disabled. They came to talk about what they do and showed us a very moving film. I hadn’t realised that they cover a wide range of special needs, including autism. Seeing your son having such fun has made me wonder whether it might be appropriate for him? One severely autistic boy in our region is now able to say the horse’s name, having not spoken a word for 10 years. Just a thought!
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great just great toby.
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You forget how little it can take to occupy kids! When they are truly happy, it makes everything worthwhile – this is certainly proof of the “joys of parenting”. May the sun keep shining in your back yard Julie!
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Fly, Toby! Fly! What unbridled joy. Beautiful to watch.
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I was against trampolines because, as a pediatric nurse, I was more than aware of the risks. But my husband received one as payment from an ostrich client. I had to stand point for a long time, but it was one of the best things in our children’s lives and they wore it right out. Definitely a joyous play time.
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Such joy! I feel happy just watching it 🙂 K x
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Whilst sitting watching this video of Toby my husband asked me “what are you watching?” because I was smiling so much. It’s lovely to see Toby having soooo much fun. His vetebrae defies belief! Enough to make any mother’s heart melt. Happy mother’s day x
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Bless him, he is having so much fun and very bendy.
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Am I the only one singing ‘He flies through the air with the greatest of ease, that daring young man on the “trampoline” ‘ To Quote Miranda’s mother ‘Such fun’ x
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Hi Laura, thanks for your comment about Riding for the Disabled. Luckily Toby does this with his school. He’s been riding since he was five, and although he only does so once a week for one term a year he’s got rather good at a rising trot. We also have a stable near to us that I try to take him to a few times in the school holdays. Riding certainly seems to help many children like Toby, thanks for the thought x
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Wonderful. Has given me a big smile on my face though it would scare the pants off me if I had to watch him in person – the way he flings himself around and bounces up and down on his back. One very happy boy.
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gorgeous. absolutely gorgeous.
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Oh, my, he and Olive would make quite a pair. Someday I have to make a video of her doing her twirling dance, where she spins like an ice skater for thirty seconds and then walks away without a shred of dizziness. The mysteries of autism, indeed.
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oh my…… ive been away and just caught up with all my fav websites……….. im exhausted watching toby bouncing. such a great video how i wish i still had the energy and carefreedom to do that . Hope your better soon,
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