Honesty and humor; Mom you told me women have eggs. Autistics are concrete thinkers and honsest!

When my son learned about biology at school he came home saying "You lied to me!"  

Starting in mid-sentence is nothing new for him when he is hyper.  This is espcially the behavior one gets from Tanner when he thinks he has been lied to by someone.  Which is worse when it is a person he trusts to level with him . Trust me I level with him to a fault.

"Okay son what are you talking about? Remember I haven't been with you all day! Take a deep breath and think about the words you want to use to tell me what I lied to you about please."  I have learned to be direct with Tanner and focus him.  This is no easy feat for a woman that Attention Defiect Disorder and traits of other disorders. 

"You told me women have eggs like chickens." Tanner says in a yes tan excited yell.

Ah, now I know what he is talking about.  I read him the book, Where Do Babies Come From?  The book uses the analogy of chicken's laying eggs.  How did I recover from this one fast?

Remember Tanner believed in what his mom told him and I also told him to respect what his teacher's taught him. He wanted an answer and fast.  

I was fast on my  feet that day.  I explained that women have eggs like chicken's but they are different in that they are liquid eggs.  I stated the book was a very easy explanation for young children but that women do have eggs like chickens they are in just a different form.

See how autsitic's are very concrete?  See how they do not like to be lied to?  Honest and concrete in their thinking, autistics can nail you if you are not careful.  

Although this is funny, let it be a word to the wise; be careful and ready for those questions later on from stories and explanations you use.  I wasn't.  I got caught off guard and landed on my feet barely.  

The Wedding That Followed Murphy’s Law

The Wedding That Followed Murphy’s Law

            “What store are your flowers and cake coming from?” asked the replacement caterer/wedding planner for Homeland Stores Inc. Homeland Stores was also where Sandra just happened to work as a pharmacist.

            “Store number 888. Don’t you have a record of that? You have done this before?” Sandra states in a very huffy mood.

            “Oh yes. Of course I have. Yes, Yes. I see it here right now. Don’t worry Sandra everything will be perfect.” said the replacement.

            August 21, 1993 rolls around. Sandra is at the church early, as all brides usually are, getting ready. Her hairdresser was doing her hair and makeup when the door open and the planner steps in. “Sandra, do you know what store is doing your cake and flowers?”

            “It is 888 but shouldn’t you know that? Is everything going as planned? Will the cake be here and the flowers? Is my wedding going to come off as planned? What kind of a planner are you? ##########. Do you offer this kind of service to our customers?” Sandra belts out.

            The hairdresser says, “Sandra your make up is perfect don’t start sweating…or get to excited. It will all come together I promise.” Sandra chills at this point thankful for such a person as Melissa. Melissa then starts on Sandra’s hair.

            About an hour before the wedding the flowers arrive. Pictures are being taken. The cake has not arrived. The planner tells Sandra it will be here. “Sandra we have one small problem. Where are your toasting glasses? It was your responsibility to furnish them.”

            Sandra starts to turn red; again Melissa steps in “Twila and I will get this one. If you mess up my makeup job I will kill you. Do you understand?” Melissa goes to the local mall and buys some toasting glasses.

            The pictures and wedding itself go off without much of a hitch. Of course there is the normal amount of nervousness everyone is feeling. At least the Bride and Groom never noticed the little flower girl that had to be taken to the bathroom in the middle of the ceremony.

            As it comes time for the reception, the couple enters the church gym. Sandra takes one look at the cake and sees a leaning tower. The cake is crooked and looks like part of it has fallen and not baked well. Tina, Sandra’s best friend, sees Sandra’s eyes. Tina knows she had better keep Sandra away from the planner.

            The cake was not the only thing that went wrong. In the end Sandra got a refund for the whole affair. Really though who noticed? Sandra and only a few of those in the wedding party were aware of the flaws that took place that day. Many will talk for years about the cute little flower girl that had to go potty in the middle of the ceremony. Most remember the guitar player and the photographer. If you asked any guest if they liked the spread set before them they respond that it was quite delightful. Even though this may have been The Wedding That Followed Murphy’s Law, the marriage was blessed by God that day. Joy can come in the middle of chaos if those that want to see joy see it.