Luke was diagnosed in March with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It's been a bit of a roller-coaster as far as emotions go. Some days I feel very encouraged, and others are discouraging.

This week I was made to feel like someone else knows better what to do for my son, my family, than I do. I don't like that feeling.

Dh and I went away for our anniversary a couple of weeks ago, and his parents came and stayed with Cole and Luke. They took them to "The Meeting Place" for church (not our regular one, and not our choice), and then to some friends' for a bbq. We know these friends well enough, and have been meaning to get in touch with one of them in particular. She has worked with autistic children, and has lots of information and experience. We've been wanting to have a good chat with her, and collect some ideas for working with Luke. Now I *feel* like my mil thinks she's the authority on what's best for Luke/us, because she was the one to spend time with Barb and talk to her about Luke.

I love and appreciate my mother in law, but man she can get under my skin. What to do? I know I need to sit down and have a chat with her, but I hate confrontation. I know in my heart-of-hearts that the BEST - not EASIEST - thing for our family is homeschooling. I knew that before we had Cole, and now that I have Luke's diagnosis to take into consideration, it only strengthens that belief.