The wake-up time was a little early but once Owen got his tablet and told me he got his tablet, he let me pretend like I was going back to sleep. We had a full day ahead and I was exhausted before I even got up. Thankfully I had slept better last night but mentally I was drained from yesterday. He knew that we had a meeting with our advisor for the program he is on but he didn’t know that he was going to spend the day with our friend after our meeting. I didn’t want to tell him before he went to bed last night because I was afraid this would wake him early. When I told him he stood by the window looking out for both of them. I had to tell him to come eat his breakfast numerous times before he would even think about it. He was excited when our advisor got there but then he stood by the window and kept opening the curtain. This is hard for two reasons. The sun is blinding in the mornings when it reflects off the window and if the people outside do not do what he expects them to do this can quickly lead to a meltdown. He has certain rules for the area around our house but thankfully he was focused on our friend coming to take him out for the day so wasn’t as distracted by the people. When our meeting was over he told her goodbye and then stood at his post again waiting for our friend who wasn’t scheduled to arrive for at least another hour. When she got there we talked for a few minutes and then they left for their big adventure. She is helping Owen to learn more life skills and when they left they had several stops they were going to make. It is different for him when someone else takes him on these outings versus when I would take him. The mom voice doesn’t always get the same responses and teaching him how to do shopping or having patience at different places while waiting is always good when someone else can help be your support team. They also went to get Owen a haircut. I have always cut his hair so it was another great experience for him to be learning. After they finished their tasks and ate lunch they went to the “lie-berry” and read some books before they came home. He then sat with us talking about all the activities they did and what he had for lunch. He told me about the books he read at the library and then he played the harmonica for us. After she left we ate dinner and it was early to bed. Whenever I see that he wants to go lie down in his bed before it is bedtime I know it will be an early night. I’m thankful for how well he did today and he is looking forward to one of his favorite days of the week. I pray for sleep tonight for both of us. His smile, his laughter, and his story about his day are etched in my memory and I’m thankful. Find what makes you happy and go after your dreams. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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