http://peekskill.patch.com/articles/it-s-the-little-things-hug-is-worth-the-wait
It’s the Little Things
By Patrice E. Athanasidy
Opinion
It’s The Little Things: Hug Is Worth the Wait
Peter and hugs have always been a challenge.
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One morning was really hectic and I forgot to give him the hug. Peter was halfway between our front door and the open bus door when he turned around and ran back to me. He threw his arms around me and said, “You almost forgot to give me your heart.”
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About this column: About this column: The column is about parenting, the joys and frustrations that come along with raising a child with autism in Northern Westchester. Patrice Athanasidy has three children, ages 12, 9 and 8. Her son Peter was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3. About the author- Patrice Athanasidy has been a freelance writer for more than 20 years throughout the New York metropolitan area.
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Athanasidy Patrice Liquori (MC1988)
[JR: Cute by a heroic Mom. Click over and read the short page.]
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