Today's cool link is a video about a man with Autism that has the most unbelievably ability to see things and then, with his photographic memory, draw them, down to the most minute detail. It is quite amazing. Tonight's dinner was a little bit more successful than last. I got Ian to eat a plate full of brown rice pasta, pan fried with lots of spice. Jameson only nibbled his carrots, but licked the plate clean of peanut butter. I have been making quinoa burgers (I used the Martha Stewart recipe, doctored it a bit to be gluten free, and added more spice). I found this makes a very tasty salad topping and I can keep the excess in the refrigerator for days until I pan fry another "burger"). I use romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, homemade tzatziki (Greek yogurt, lemon, dill, cucumbers, garlic, salt, and pepper...most of the liquid removed), tomatoes, and brocco sprouts. It is quite tangy and it makes me feel better about myself. Tomorrow, I have to take the Freestyle back to the dealership. I have having the rear breaks replaced AGAIN. This will be the second time in about a year. I don't understand why the rear breaks on a front wheel drive vehicle are chewing through that fast. The first time, it was a recall. Now, I don't know what is going on. I am not looking forward to dealing with a bunch of guys that think I am stupid and spending my day waiting for them to call me. Luckily, an awesome person offered me a ride back and her other car so I can take Ian to ABA. (I guess the dealership thinks I am a stay at home mom, with nothing better to do). Hopefully, it won't cost an arm and a leg. One more thing to do with my spare time and my spare money. Geez.
It is interesting to me that as I was talking to Ian today, he seemed to really understand what I am saying to him. Not that I didn't think he could understand my language, it just seems that he really understands what I mean unlike a 2.5 year old normally would. I reasoned with him and he understands. He seems he listens more to what I am saying. He is so sweet and so cute.