Owen was so happy to go to school. It makes me happy to see him smile. He had slept all night and seemed to be in a great mood when he woke up. He sat with me on the “white bed” under the covers giggling over videos on his tablet.
He told me he wanted to go bowling and to the big park after school. Then he said he wanted to go to Dollar General and the bug building. It’s a building with lots of signs but he always talks about the bugs on the one sign.
I am happy that he talks to me about more things now. It is amazing how his communication skills are skyrocketing but he kept skipping to Thursday. He is constantly checking on his days ahead. I wish I could help him with his anxiety about this.
So close. When he got off the bus we talked through all the possibilities of where we could go and then it was a big no. He is ready for his Thursday and his Saturday and that’s that.
He wanted to take his bath in his swimsuit and goggles. But more importantly, he wanted to talk about Saturday. “On sat tur day,” he said like he was hitting every section of the word. It’s him wanting me to confirm but my confirmation has to sound exactly like he wants it to sound or he goes through it a hundred times. The number almost sounds like I’m exaggerating but throughout the night it was at least that.
He fell asleep quickly but was ready for me to pick him up from school tomorrow to go to therapy. I’m thankful he loves going and I’m thankful for a mostly good day with only a few hiccups. Find happiness in the little things and focus on the good stuff. Smiles to all and donut daze!