#autism #autsome #autismmom Today, we experienced "normal family life", and it was AMAZING. This morning, we headed down to Barton Square at the Trafford centre. All 4 of us rode the carousel, explored the Lego store and then went to M&S for lunch. If you know us well, you'll appreciate that Sam managing all of that is beyond amazing. He sat at a table in M&S cafe and ate half a toasted tea cake. Not once did he run off, lash out or sweep any surfaces. Those 2 hours were my favourite so far as a parent. (Sydney was also on her best behaviour - yay).