We had a few minutes before we had to get ready for school. He sat with me under the blanket and laughed at the game he was playing. I love the mornings when he is laughing. Even though his anxiousness for who was going to be at school today was still there he wasn’t as elevated about it as the last few days.
We got ready and we started to head outside to wait for the bus. He told me he wanted to wear the “black winter hat” this morning. Could his color be changing to black I kept wondering back to the black cars he now wants. He was so happy about the hat. He told me he wanted to show the bus driver. Off he went to school happy about his hat and getting to see one of his favorite people later in the day.
I picked him up from school and we headed to his appointment. His doctor called to let me know she wasn’t in blue pants and to see if we should reschedule. I said we would come because he has been calmer about it more recently. The whole way there I prepared him for her being in black scrubs and he seemed like he took it okay. We got to the parking lot and he was focused on finding a big black car. He reminded me he wanted Chick-fil-A after his appointment and he wanted to see burger boy.
He did great with his doctor. He had a tiny moment with her not wearing blue pants but nothing bad and he handled everything well. She was very impressed. He has gained fifteen pounds since he was there last time and filling out in height. It makes me so happy that he is now gaining weight in his age group. He has always been incredibly small for his age so this is great to hear.
She talked to me about his next set of immunization shots. He has to have them by seventh grade. She said they can be spread out and explained why she thought she would do them in a certain order. We are going in six months for his first one so I can prepare him for it. She is such a kind and considerate person to understand and help us prepare for these times ahead. I’m thankful Owen has a doctor that cares so deeply about her patients.
We left and he said he wanted to get out at the burger boy but he didn’t. He loves telling me one thing and then it being the opposite. Then he said no Chick-fil-A and that he wanted Burger King. I said not today he had already selected Chick-fil-A. I told him he couldn’t change his mind about everything. He told me “black car and Burger King tomorrow.” He has a plan.
The night went quickly. He was very calm and was excited about his favorite day ahead. He can’t wait to play ball on the playground again with his best friend. My heart is happy and I’m thankful he has a friend. Sleep happened and hopefully, he will get lots of rest again. His laughter is what fills my heart. Find joy and let the world hear you sing it from the rooftops. Smiles to all and donut daze!