Single Mother of Autism

Does it not feel like we are constantly cleaning? Everything must be cleaned up each day, and it seems like a never ending battle. Therapists or various workers will be there tomorrow, heaven forbid they see the jelly stains on the floor that you were too busy to wipe up right away. Or that you were too tired to finish the supper dishes. Perhaps you live in an apartment and out of courtesy you do not vaccuum at night… So if anybody is like me, you find yourself always with a never ending battle of keeping organized.

I personally hate cleaning. I have a nasty habit of letting my house get in a horrible state of disorganization then am scrambling to pick up before a home meeting or for company… But I tire of trying to do things that will not make a mess. And I know Michael needs more activities that I just let him go wild with, and not worry about the mess….

So my personal goal is to mak a mess today. Yes it will only add more to my weekend cleaning list, but I think the experience will be worth it. Perhaps Michael and I will make cookies, or mini pizzas.

What messy activities does your child enjoy?