Thank You For Your Consideration

My Nick

So, the other day I asked the boys if they wanted to come with me to run a few errands.  I was going to end with dinner out, but I didn't tell them.  I was curious if they'd be willing to help me out.

The responses I received were mostly typical.  Ryan and Cameron chimed in unison, "NO!"

Nick, however, responded with a surprising response, "I thank you for your consideration, but no thank you."

My mouth dropped.  I was stunned.  That is the most Nick has put together without hesitation and rehearsal.  Not only that, but how courteous.  How polite.  I asked him if he had heard that somewhere.  He shrugged his shoulders.  I am not convinced, but I will let that be his secret!

I smiled.  AND I thanked him.

I ended up doing my errands alone, but everywhere I went, I had a smile!  My boys with autism CAN answer with more than a one word answer spontaneously.

Dinner out would wait for another day.