Me: “Morning Bud!”
Bud: “Mornin’, what’s for breakfast?”
Me: “I made eggs and bacon.”
Bud: “Can I have sausage instead?”
Me: “Sure, I’ll have it ready when you get out of the shower.”
Bud: “Thanks, Ma, you’re the best.”
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Me: “Hey Bud, how was school?”
Bud: “It was okay, I think I aced that quiz. Hey, is it okay if I hang out with the guys after I get off work, tonight?”
Me: “Sure, just be home by 10, it’s a school night. Where will you be?”
Bud: “We’re gonna grab some burgers or something.”
Me: “Ohhhh, burgers…is SHE working tonight?”
Bud: “Yeah… she said I should stop in and say hi. I think she likes me.”
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Bud: “Mom? Mom, wake up!”
Me: “What’s wrong?”
Bud: “I had an accident, the road was wet and I went into a ditch.”
Me: “Are you okay?”
Bud: “Yeah, but I think I messed up the car.”
Me: “As long as you’re okay, the car doesn’t matter.”
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Bud: “Mom, I’m thinking about asking Julie to marry me.”
Me: “Oh, Sweetie, That’s wonderful. You two are so good together. I really like her.”
Bud: “Do you think you can help me pick out the ring?”
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Bud: “Mom, It’s a BOY!”
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Bud: “Mom, I love you and I want you to know how much I appreciate all that you do for me.”
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Sometimes, I like to imagine what it would be like if Bud didn’t have autism.
~ASM