I was just pondering that I can't imagine Rhi as a parent of neurotypical kids where she didn't have the constant excuse of autism to hide behind. Would she cook a variety of meals from scratch? I doubt it. Would she allow the kids more freedom and flexibility? Absolutely not. Would she go to work on a real job because ethe kids needed her less? No way! I think she is secretly quite pleased that she can be an 'autism' mummy and not be subjected to the normal standards of parenting that everyone else is.
She’s got all the kids compliant in attending Karate together.
They all like the exact same toy, matching clothes, joint parties.
Her VERY VERY compliant children make mum life a little easier.
I’m expecting my 5th.
From memory none of my kids have been interested in the same toys at the same time (Nintendo switch and board games aside). There’d be no chance filling their stockings with the same presents. Not only has no thought gone into it but mine would’ve wondered why Santa didn’t get what they’d put all the list and why everyone gets the same. That’s without matching clothes and joint parties. Minimal effort required from Rhi.
I’ve got two youngest still in swimming lessons.
The two boys in football often in different places on the same day.
Grammar school tutor for one.
Both girls gymnastics but different days. Youngest has dancing.
I also work full-time in finance. Real mum of four life is a struggle when you don’t take away their individuality and let them have a little autonomy in what they want to do, wear and play with.