So in the tradition of bank holidays, DIY was planned! The kitchen was being painted finally, a year after it was fitted! My job was to keep our son occupied.
I planned a morning at the science centre then some lunch, this would keep us out the house for about 3 hours. I was debating whether to still go as it was a beautiful day but knew I had to get our son away from daddy and grandpa while they painted. He would just get under their feet.
Off we went with no problems. He LOVES the science centre so I knew we would have lots of fun. I charged the camera so I was really to take mega photos!
We parked, wandered in and paid then as soon as we got to the escalator to go up to the first level, he said no no no, I want to go home. He wasn’t overly agitated so I thought I might get away with pushing him a bit. I tried everything! No go! I asked why he didn’t want to go as he always has so much fun, he said he wanted daddy and grandpa.
I have a feeling my son takes after me. I have terrible FOMO – fear of missing out! Lol. I think he wanted home as grandpa was there and he wanted in amongst it.
We grabbed a bit of lunch then headed home to play in the garden.
I often get really upset when this happens as it’s a realisation that my son is different. Watching the other kids wander in and up the escalator knowing my son can’t do that today is hard to take, if we went tomorrow, who knows, he may go up no problem. It may just be the way he feels today. It’s frustrating as I know he will love it, but it is what it is and I have to just say, not today – got a refund for those wondering!
Today I didn’t get upset as I was happy to be going back to the sunshine in the garden!
Super Autism Mum 