Today is Zane's Day !
Finally, Zane is napping.Zoe isn't bugging me for her pc turn yet, so, I still can rot here. Ha .....
Today is the designated day to bring Zane to the Zoo.
Usually, Zane only has one agenda when he visits the Zoo.
That is : Water Pool !
Today's weather is fantastic! It only rained when we were on our way home in a taxi.
It was a challenging day still.
Bringing Zane out (along with Zoe) has always been very challenging for me. It needs lots of mental preparation. I need four eyes and four hands preferably.
We waited almost 45 minutes for a cab in the morning!
Tough luck.
Somehow, people are feeling richer when it is year end.
Sooooooooooooooo many working people waiting for taxis?
And a few even "snatched" cabs from us, ie. "cut" our queue by standing ten metres ahead of us.
Nevermind, I have time.
We took a feeder bus to interchange to get a cab.
When we finally got one, the taxi driver told Zane off for making noise. He said his babbling was causing his ears to hurt and he couldn't stand it. If we were not along an Expressway, I would have ask him to pull over and we would hail another cab.
I retorted in Mandarin : (as cool as I can, so as not to sound offended)
This boy has autism.
His loud noises are not within his control.
He is just being excited that he is going to the Zoo.
If he is a normal child, he will be quiet the moment I tell him to.
But he is not normal.
Brave of me? Yes.
And ..... it is painful. Though those are just 5 simple sentences.
The rest of the ride, I didn't even look in front.
"Oh, sorry, sorry, sorry!" ..... he replied ..... silence from him all the way ....
Still, I told him to keep the change for the fare, as he would have to leave the Zoo without passengers.
I must be more prepared for such encounters.
The public needs to be educated about autism. At least being informed will help them a bit. And of course, hopefully helps my son.
Zane threw a few tantrums here and there. As expected. And I was firm.
As usual. No means no. Drag and go. He want to floor, he can. Since he is stronger than I when he wants to floor. But, he will still have to get up and move on.
I am not buying pizza for him when I know he will only eat the pineapples.
I am not buying Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream for him, when I have a tub of ice cream sitting in my freezer.
That's final.
Ha .....
To and fro the Zoo will cost a fair bit in the taxi fares. So, I will have to cut down on frills. Breakfast and lunch were packed from he2 li4 and Prima Deli. That was just $8.
It was a good trip.
Zane wasn't afraid of taking the choo choo train. That is a consolation. And an achievement for Zane.
Zoe was disappointed that she couldn't have the pony and elephant rides. Not today, my princess. Maybe the next time when Daddy comes along.
The Zoo is very pleasant now. I appreciate the new landscape.
Love,
Jesselyn
posted by Jesselyn Ng @ 3:28 PM
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