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Ben's Gems
Life from the perspective of a 5yr old with Aspergers

What did you learn in school today Ben? "Well I learnt that I don't like onion and that when you see sick on a chair you shouldn't really sit on it."

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I Cried Today
Is Christ another name for Santa?
I Am Special
Don't Miss The Miracles
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I Love You to Pluto and Back
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Latest Posts

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February 14, 2012 Posted by Becky in Random Thoughts

Firsts...

This is a significant blog post for me. Significant for two reasons: Firstly, I am writing this blog straight from my iPhone onto the word press app. Now I know seasoned bloggers probably do this all the time, but for me this is significant.

Second, this is a result of me being tagged in someone else's blog. Get me!!! I don't usually fit well in the blogging world. Too many confusing rules and socially acceptable ways of doing things. I am too scared of offending someone or making a mistake - so I usually just jolly along doing my own thing. The very pulchitrudinous @himupnorth has tagged me so I shall humbly comply.

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Tags: Fun
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February 7, 2012 Posted by Becky in Our Journey

I Cried Today

I cried today. As my first born made his miraculous entrance into my life and gasped his first breath. My heart was overwhelmed with a protective love and I marvelled at his perfection.

I cried today. When the loneliness of being a new mum became my reality. When my everyday became a monotonous turnover of feeds, sleeps and nappies. When the incessant and inconsolable cries of my baby became my new normality.

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Tags: Aspergers, Behaviour, Contentment, God, Parenting
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December 4, 2011 Posted by Becky in Ben's Story

Is Christ another name for Santa?

In our family we take Christmas pretty seriously. I mean apart from the fact that I get lots of new clothes and handbags, it is the celebration of the birthday of this guy Jesus who is central to our faith.

Inspired by the question of a fellow tweeting mummy (@theboyandme) about how to explain Christmas to a toddler, I thought I’d ask Ben his thoughts to see how well I have done over the last 5 years…

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Tags: Aspergers, Christmas, Jesus, Kids, Santa