So close yet so far away. I tried the same tactic as yesterday and today’s answer was to go back to screaming. I’m thinking about getting a vault for his devices that can’t be opened until five in the morning. It’s always interesting. He is very ready for his day as he knows it. I wish the screaming would be taken off rotation.
He only had 30 minutes to go before it was 5 o’clock and he refused to go back to bed. The screaming is the hardest part and I knew he had a busy day ahead. He could hardly keep his eyes open yet he wanted to stay awake to look at his tablet. I hope that he can reflect on what we’ve talked about and tomorrow he will not scream at me if he wakes up early again.
We got ready and went out to wait for the bus. I didn’t tell him that his grandma was going to pick him up for his music therapy in case any of our plans had to change. I knew he would be thrilled, even though he would question why I didn’t tell him. My mom said he did great at therapy and while he was with her.
I met my mom and Owen at his vision therapy so she could drop him off to me. He did so much better today. He still talked about the gum but no screaming, no licking, or anything like that, just a lot of gum talk. He was able to complete multiple exercises. The funniest thing was his motivation. The only way he would do some of his exercises was if I promised him I would take him to see his doctor. He was happy as a lark and not sick but wanted to tell her he felt better and he missed her. He was much better. I’m beyond thankful for that. We picked up dinner on the way home and he was eating that.
My mom sent us both tongue drums and I showed them to him after he ate. He played it with and without the sticks. He was very excited about it and played it very enthusiastically. We will enjoy them and I know play them together.
It was off to bedtime after his bath, and I’m thankful for a much better day, even though it started a little rocky. I can see so much progress and growth in him. I’m glad that he’s able to express himself more and that in the long run will help him with making even more progress. His smile makes me smile. Look for the joy, enjoy the moments that make you smile, and know that you can change the world. Smiles to all and donut daze!
He only had 30 minutes to go before it was 5 o’clock and he refused to go back to bed. The screaming is the hardest part and I knew he had a busy day ahead. He could hardly keep his eyes open yet he wanted to stay awake to look at his tablet. I hope that he can reflect on what we’ve talked about and tomorrow he will not scream at me if he wakes up early again.
We got ready and went out to wait for the bus. I didn’t tell him that his grandma was going to pick him up for his music therapy in case any of our plans had to change. I knew he would be thrilled, even though he would question why I didn’t tell him. My mom said he did great at therapy and while he was with her.
I met my mom and Owen at his vision therapy so she could drop him off to me. He did so much better today. He still talked about the gum but no screaming, no licking, or anything like that, just a lot of gum talk. He was able to complete multiple exercises. The funniest thing was his motivation. The only way he would do some of his exercises was if I promised him I would take him to see his doctor. He was happy as a lark and not sick but wanted to tell her he felt better and he missed her. He was much better. I’m beyond thankful for that. We picked up dinner on the way home and he was eating that.
My mom sent us both tongue drums and I showed them to him after he ate. He played it with and without the sticks. He was very excited about it and played it very enthusiastically. We will enjoy them and I know play them together.
It was off to bedtime after his bath, and I’m thankful for a much better day, even though it started a little rocky. I can see so much progress and growth in him. I’m glad that he’s able to express himself more and that in the long run will help him with making even more progress. His smile makes me smile. Look for the joy, enjoy the moments that make you smile, and know that you can change the world. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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