My Favorite Request
"Come play with me, Mama!" My favorite five words strung together with innocence, ending with exclamation and reciprocated enthusiasm. I waited on words. And then I waited on play. I invited play. I modeled play. Sometimes, I still do. If you're parenting an autistic child or loved one, you know the significance of play. You appreciate the value of play...and communication. I will forever be "that parent". The parent that gets down on the floor and plays with their children. I will say NO to the world and put a stop to time and it's inconsiderate ever-persistent demands. I will say YES to my children. A YES that takes the form of Crayola crayons, stories, Legos, and Barbie pool parties. Because the invitation to play is priceless and comes with an expiration date. "Mama, come play with me." My favorite request. -Frankly Christina 💋
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