My Brother is Like a Mystery-Flavored Candy

Every Day, My Brother Is a Surprise

I am so excited to tell you about my brother. He’s not like my friends’ brothers, who are the same every day—how boring! I’ve heard grownups say things about my brother like he has “autism” or “Asperger’s Syndrome,” but I don’t care what words they use. I have my own way of understanding him. My brother has different moods, or flavors, and it’s not like he has a wrapper that tells me what his mood will be today—that’s the mystery. Our mommy is almost magic...