Aquarium Tradition
Every year, our local aquarium held a lighthouse contest. People from the surrounding areas could use any crafting materials they chose to create a lighthouse. The lighthouses were truly amazing, showcasing creativity and craftsmanship. Each December, they would display the lighthouses and allow all the visitors to vote on their favorite one!
We must have had a day off for teacher conferences or else it was a snow day in which the snow never appeared, but we took the opportunity to head to the aquarium for some fun! We voted on the lighthouses and then went to the IMAX theater to see the Polar Express. Then sometimes we’d go get dinner or go check out some local Christmas light display. This became a holiday tradition for several years with our good pals.
In fact, I just saw an ad for the Polar Express and asked Mikey if he wanted to go see it. The other kids have certainly outgrown the tradition, but if he still wants to go, I’ll be his friend of last resort. I love that movie!
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Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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