I’m not sure if it was the four o’clock in the morning wake-up call from Owen or if I just woke up on the wrong side of the bed but I was cranky all day. I’m the first to admit it I was cranky. He woke with full steam ahead, turning all the lights on, and yelling about the sirens. His laughter did lighten my mood but it was a long day.
He was up to make sure there were no more sirens and that he was going to school. The ripple effect from yesterday had begun. I told him yes he would go. They ended up having another two-hour delay because of the rain which in turn caused him to ask when he is going to school every few moments. It was hard for him to wait to get to school and he also was concerned about all his people again.
His focus was on getting to school. He was anxious about it and his anxiousness made me anxious that I was not going to get him on the bus. We were ready and we were by the door but he kept asking when the bus was coming. It was still twenty minutes away but he wanted to go stand on the porch to watch for it. I could always take him but that throws him off as well because he loves his routine and keeping it set the calmer he stays. The bus came and off he went.
My plan was to get a lot of things done today but my plan got sidetracked by the two-hour delay, crankiness, and my lack of sleep last night. I wasn’t feeling great when I woke up so I knew I needed more sleep. I was able to sleep for about an hour and was feeling a little better.
When Owen got home he didn’t stop wanting hugs. He was very happy and was checking on his days ahead. I told him we had to sleep past four if he wanted any of his plans to work out over the next few days. He laughed, repeated it, and asked again. He ate his snack then he wanted me to sit with him watching him play his games. He didn’t leave my side for most of the night. He also wanted to see pictures of his best friend. He could hardly look at his picture but was so excited to see him. He would smile and then close his eyes to these tiny slits. He misses him so much. I wish I could find a way to get them together.
He was in a great mood all day and it certainly helped mine. I hope that he finds a way to sleep all night. His laughter and that amazing smile were exactly what I needed. Remember you are a lot stronger than you think and you can move mountains to win your victories. Smiles to all and donut daze!
He was up to make sure there were no more sirens and that he was going to school. The ripple effect from yesterday had begun. I told him yes he would go. They ended up having another two-hour delay because of the rain which in turn caused him to ask when he is going to school every few moments. It was hard for him to wait to get to school and he also was concerned about all his people again.
His focus was on getting to school. He was anxious about it and his anxiousness made me anxious that I was not going to get him on the bus. We were ready and we were by the door but he kept asking when the bus was coming. It was still twenty minutes away but he wanted to go stand on the porch to watch for it. I could always take him but that throws him off as well because he loves his routine and keeping it set the calmer he stays. The bus came and off he went.
My plan was to get a lot of things done today but my plan got sidetracked by the two-hour delay, crankiness, and my lack of sleep last night. I wasn’t feeling great when I woke up so I knew I needed more sleep. I was able to sleep for about an hour and was feeling a little better.
When Owen got home he didn’t stop wanting hugs. He was very happy and was checking on his days ahead. I told him we had to sleep past four if he wanted any of his plans to work out over the next few days. He laughed, repeated it, and asked again. He ate his snack then he wanted me to sit with him watching him play his games. He didn’t leave my side for most of the night. He also wanted to see pictures of his best friend. He could hardly look at his picture but was so excited to see him. He would smile and then close his eyes to these tiny slits. He misses him so much. I wish I could find a way to get them together.
He was in a great mood all day and it certainly helped mine. I hope that he finds a way to sleep all night. His laughter and that amazing smile were exactly what I needed. Remember you are a lot stronger than you think and you can move mountains to win your victories. Smiles to all and donut daze!
RSS Feed