Adam has a cup of ice. He wants it to slowly thaw so he put it in the refrigerator. He said "I put it directly under the light bulb, that should work, right?"

Adam: Mom is depressed, confused and congested. I am the people whisperer.

Adam: Can we get a West Highland White Terrier? I read about them. Me: I don't think so. Adam, to Ainsley: She said maybe!

Adam: Mom? Me: What? Adam: I love tacos... and you. Me: LOL. Adam: What, you're the best mom I got!

Mack: ... this Whirlpool... Adam: What about squirrel poo?

Adam: Mack is watching space stuff. Me: I know, and it's New Year's, I want to watch New Year's stuff. Adam: But the earth is..... ahhhhh.

Adam: Christmas is coming! Me: And the geese are getting fat. Adam: WHAT?

I just had a lengthy conversation with Adam about leaving Santa hot chocolate, and if he has a microwave in his sleigh to warm it up, and if he knows how to make coffee and if he likes to watch football on the weekends.

Me: Where does your cup go? Adam: America? Me: Incorrect answer. Adam: Lewisburg, TN? Me: Incorrect Answer. Adam: Our dishwasher... it is in America and in Lewisburg, TN, so I am right.

I got a breaking news text last night from WSMV about a body being found in West Nashville.
Me: Well, Adam, aren't you glad we know that there was a body found?
Adam: No. I'd rather they keep it a secret...

Adam: You like racing the train, don't you? Me: Yes, I do.

Me: Grab that doorknob and walk backwards into the hall. Goodbye! Adam: HAHAHAHA that was a good one!

The big yellow bus

Since I started working out of town, my mom and dad have been picking Adam up from school. We decided that now might be a good time to have him start riding the bus in the afternoon. Today was the first day. He did great!

Adam said everyone took turns being the teacher in science class today. He got to stay the longest because he was the loudest. He also told me that his group selected him as spokesman for their debate because he was the loudest. Whodathunkit?

All he needs is a little motivation. Adam earned almost enough money from the research study to purchase the new Disney Infinity video game. I told him that if he had a good week at school, I would make up the difference. Guess what he's doing now?

I knew I was right about moving Adam to the school for his grade level. He is doing very well already and school has just started. I predict a very successful year!

Adam has a goal this week. He earned almost enough money from the research study for a video game he wants. I told him if he has a good week, I will make up the difference.

Today is phase two of the study, and I'm up dark and early. Just enjoying the quiet for a little while before it's time for little man to get up.

Adam: Grandma is Uncle Tony's brother.

Adam: Will you take me to Walmart on October 13th? Me: October 13th? Adam: That's specific, isn't it?

Adam is participating in a new research study at Vanderbilt University. He will get an updated autism assessment. They are studying sensory triggers. I agreed to this study mostly to get the current evaluation, which could be helpful for school. He had one visit this week, and will have 2 more, which consists of interviews with psychologists, questionnaires, and finally, an MRI. He had a "mock" MRI, so he'll know what to expect. He did very well.

Adam: Are you going to vacuum today? Me: Yes. Adam: Well, that's inconvenient.

Adam: Do you feel tired? I mean tired, tired, and not tired of me? 

Adam: Mom is an Illinoisan. I meant that as a joke and literally.

Me: You are too dependent on technology. Adam: Hey, I'm a kid of the 21st century.