I feel like Owen is becoming that preteen right before my very eyes. It’s hard to believe he is almost twelve but in the last couple of months I see incredible growth and I feel the connections that he is making. Sleep happened. It feels like he is starting to need sleep and that makes me happy because so do I.
He woke in a great mood. He was asking about his friend and making sure I was going to pick him up for his therapy. I love that he loves Mondays. It makes my heart happy to see him excited about his routine and being able to see people he likes.
We got dressed and the clothing talk started. Blue pants are definitely high on the list again but he was asking for so many other clothes. He asked about many colored shirts again and then asked me for brown shoes. When he asks me for something very specific I will show him different pictures to try and figure out what he is looking for because generally, he has something in mind. I showed him a few pairs and he picked one he liked.
We went to wait outside for the bus and the excitement he gets from watching the bus come to our house is amazing. The smile washes over him and he runs back to me to tell me a few quick things. He stands there jumping back and forth until the doors open and off he goes.
I picked him up from school and he was once again telling me about the clothes he wanted. I love that he is talking about new things. He told me he wanted a denim jean jacket. I’m not sure where he comes up with all the ideas but I love it.
He had a great time at his music therapy and he told me he played music on the way home. He also locked the car door when we got home and I was trying to get him out. Locking the car door when we are sitting isn’t nearly as bad as him trying to open the car door while we are driving but I still want him to understand that this is not a behavior that is funny when I’m trying to get him out of the car. I told him that if he continued any of these behaviors he would not get to take his tablet places and he may lose it at home. I want him to make the connection to a behavior so that maybe he will see the importance. I didn’t let him take his tablet to his vision therapy and he knew why. It’s progress.
He did great at his vision therapy and he was able to complete all the tasks. He is making huge strides with everything. He did one exercise where he had to point and every time he pointed my heart filled with joy and tears formed in my eyes. It’s a beautiful sight to see because I know how difficult of a process it is for him. On the way home he told me “We don’t lock the door.” More progress.
The night went quickly and we discussed that he could go to his grandma’s house tomorrow. This was something he wanted but it was also overwhelming to him. When he went to bed he kept getting up to tell me that he was going to grandma’s house and I pray this does not wake him up in the middle of the night. Out of routine is out of routine even if it is something he wants to do. I’m thankful for his progress and that great big smile. Let today be your day to shine. Count each victory and keep moving forward. Smiles to all and donut daze!
He woke in a great mood. He was asking about his friend and making sure I was going to pick him up for his therapy. I love that he loves Mondays. It makes my heart happy to see him excited about his routine and being able to see people he likes.
We got dressed and the clothing talk started. Blue pants are definitely high on the list again but he was asking for so many other clothes. He asked about many colored shirts again and then asked me for brown shoes. When he asks me for something very specific I will show him different pictures to try and figure out what he is looking for because generally, he has something in mind. I showed him a few pairs and he picked one he liked.
We went to wait outside for the bus and the excitement he gets from watching the bus come to our house is amazing. The smile washes over him and he runs back to me to tell me a few quick things. He stands there jumping back and forth until the doors open and off he goes.
I picked him up from school and he was once again telling me about the clothes he wanted. I love that he is talking about new things. He told me he wanted a denim jean jacket. I’m not sure where he comes up with all the ideas but I love it.
He had a great time at his music therapy and he told me he played music on the way home. He also locked the car door when we got home and I was trying to get him out. Locking the car door when we are sitting isn’t nearly as bad as him trying to open the car door while we are driving but I still want him to understand that this is not a behavior that is funny when I’m trying to get him out of the car. I told him that if he continued any of these behaviors he would not get to take his tablet places and he may lose it at home. I want him to make the connection to a behavior so that maybe he will see the importance. I didn’t let him take his tablet to his vision therapy and he knew why. It’s progress.
He did great at his vision therapy and he was able to complete all the tasks. He is making huge strides with everything. He did one exercise where he had to point and every time he pointed my heart filled with joy and tears formed in my eyes. It’s a beautiful sight to see because I know how difficult of a process it is for him. On the way home he told me “We don’t lock the door.” More progress.
The night went quickly and we discussed that he could go to his grandma’s house tomorrow. This was something he wanted but it was also overwhelming to him. When he went to bed he kept getting up to tell me that he was going to grandma’s house and I pray this does not wake him up in the middle of the night. Out of routine is out of routine even if it is something he wants to do. I’m thankful for his progress and that great big smile. Let today be your day to shine. Count each victory and keep moving forward. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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