Things have been pretty busy here lately. April is Autism Awareness month in the U.S., and we’ve been working hard making autism awareness jewelry to sell at some walks we’re attending.
But something funny has been happening, too. We’ve been coming up short on our autism lanyards; they’re disappearing faster than we’ve been selling them.
The other day, I looked in Lucas’ little toolbox to borrow a screwdriver. When I opened it, I discovered several wires in it…
Hmmm…thinking, thinking… Then I noticed the ENDS of the wires:
The ends of Lucas’ wires have ‘crimps’ on them, which means they USED to have beads on them! It appears that Lucas has been stealing lanyards, removing the beads, and tucking the wires into his toolbox!
When I showed Lucas the wires, he looked at me as if I was a complete idiot, and said, “The flux capacitor!” (See ‘Lucas Goes Back to the Future’ for further info on this.) It appears he’s been disassembling lanyards so he can steal the wire to build a ‘flux capacitor’.
Needless to say, finished jewelry is now put away immediately, and we’re checking our appliances for missing parts (mixer, lawn mower, furnace, etc.)
One thing about autism, life is never dull!
ohh now that’s funny
I was just googling about and I stumbled upon your blog… it’s very inspiring to see how hard you are working with Lucas and it just makes me happy to read it! I hope you keep posting if you ever get the time
Thanks, Karlee! One thing about life in the world of autism; it’s NEVER dull!
Why – that little thief!! At least he had a good excuse. I wonder if he was really collecting for the Flux Capacitor or if he dreamed that up ‘cas he was busted!
This story very much reminds me of my wife stealing all of the “flashers” for the Christmas Tree lights – apparently she did this for years (as she couldn’t stand the thought of them “flashing” on the tree).
But in the end – the little thief also got caught. No Flux Capacitor to blame that one on! HA
Great and fun stories!! (Pretty good writing too!)