He wants to do it all the time!

However hard and tiring it might seem at the time, because he's yours and there is LOVE involved you will never ever say 'enough' I'm sure!

I think you could definitely use some help in taking him out on those long shopping excursions. Does he have a therapist who takes him out? I know they do have those therapists who work with kids outside the offices - play ball with them, take them on walks, etc. And as for the title? I love misleading titles, haha

You are competing with @MysDianaIT here with your double entendre! I like it! I was just about to drop some pearls of wisdom involving cold showers, wrinkled Lisle stockings and the benefits of chewing raw garlic when I read to the bottom (I have been known to do that, too, with wriggly toddlers at bedtime). I don't have any first-hand experience of autism, though I have met people who, I'm told, have been diagnosed as such. It's really not a condition which many people know a lot about or understand. In my seasonal work as 'Santa', I meet one or two and I have always found them what I would call 'bright'. My impression is usually that they have an insatiable curiosity and an unconventional way of exercising it and I find that delightful. As 'Santa', I usually only get five or ten minutes to try to have some interaction with a child and I have to say that only a few are total flops. I may get what seems to be a complete 'ignore' or I may find my beard pulled or someone sitting in my chair while my back is turned but they all amuse and entertain me much more than the 'conventional' child.

So this is what I have to look forward to in a few years, huh? The toddler is already getting pretty vocal with her demands. The other day she grabbed my keys off the table, shoved them into my hand, brought me her shoes and made me help her get them on, brought me my shoes and helped me put them on, then grabbed my hand and dragged me to the door. "Let's go zoo?" Now how am I supposed to refuse that?!

It's just you to take care of your son? I can understand he can be exhausting. Your misleading title is great.

Lol...you had me going for a minute there. I wonder why your son likes to go to stores a lot?

Autism is a very serious afflication. Your homorous post is a great way to deal with all of the stress and anxiety. I know because I have Cerebral Atrophy-which is kind of like Alzheimer's, rapid cycling Bi-polar disorder and constant and sometimes debilitating headaches. In my experience, writing about it and humor are good coping mechanisms. Just like a saying that I once heard, "if you don't laugh about it, you'll cry".

Is it just riding in the car that he likes, or he actually likes shopping? And what kind of shopping?

Atleast I had a different picture until I read your full post. (lol). If your boy likes it go for it. Full on.

I hear you! My daughter isn't autistic, but she is rather hyper and it's emotionally exhausting! It would be nice to get a little help every once in a while.

You naughty girl. I like the way you have written this article. I am sure lots of Mylotters including me got attracted to this discussion just because of the title.

Now you know I am going to now spend time scrolling through for that "certain" person who didn't read through and made an unrelated comment. Seriously, how old is you son now? I think your a great mom to chauffeur him around. What are his favorite stores to visit?

I agree it could be exhausting taking care of such kids. My friend runs out of patience and energy and some of us take turns to help her.

Hahaha.... very witty...!!!! Playing with words seems like your hobby..!!!! Anyways, on a serious note , how old is your son?

Helps to read the tags as well. You did well. And I know just how persistent those boys can be.

Dang, someone's got a lot of energy - hee hee! Actually I can imagine how you feel. We recently went to our friend's house for the first time - a birthday party for their middle child who has severe autism (19) and the younger one who has aspergers (13). Most of their guests were friends from the autistic son's social group - with their parents. I saw that many were indeed a handful and had to be supervised much of the time, oh but all were from very loving families. Now you know I read more than just the title!

haha,you got a very active boy:)

I have a friend who has also an autistic son, who is 15 now. She says the same thing, she is always worn out from having to tend to him all the time. And to make matters worst, she had to have 2 surgeries for carpal tunnel and a single mom.

A fun post on what must be a serious issue It must be hard on you if he won't even go with your husband.

I hope that you can get a break soon.