Hello....back after a long hiatus

One of Ryans mates at school is in a special needs scout group and Ryan is very interested in joining, as its all stuff he loves like camping, bowling, and generally having fun.  I'm keen for him to join as he needs another interest other than his ipad!  I haven't blogged for a long time and had forgotten how to do it (Thanks Amanda for reminding me). A lot has changed in 12 months Ryans arms are a lot weaker, he can only hold a plastic cup half full of liquid and straws are our best friend now.  John has been doing a lot of shift work as a Patient Transport Officer, so I've bitten the bullet and now have council girls in 3 times a week to shower Ryan and put him into bed, so I can spend quality time with Brandon reading and doing homework (he has a lot of homework this year).  It was a hard decision to allow someone else to do a role that I think of as a Mums job, but I am enjoying spending time cooking dinner and helping Brando.  Ryan discovered I blog thanks to "youtube" and was shocked that he has a Mum "cool enough" to blog lol.  As he is getting older, he is growing cheekier and cheekier and I must admit there are a lot of amusing moments like when he calls me "Woman!!" as in "what are you doing woman?".  All of his aides and teachers know him at school for his cheekiness and I love that - much better than being that whingy kid.  The following picture is Ryan with Liberal Mp Louise Bauer presenting him with his citizenship award last December for his role modelling and being a great corporate citizen, he was choosen from all local schools not just "special needs schools" so needless to say very proud Mum, Dad and brother.