The biggest concern for the morning wakeup conversation was whether he would have his little blue jeans clean. Owen slept until about 5:15 and then started talking about his clothes as he came to my room. I’m hoping that with other string jeans options maybe it won’t be as much of a focus or concern. I think the bins are helping but it is still quite a constant conversation.
After we got that out of the way church became the next talk of the town. He wanted to know who was going to be there, who would take him to his class, and whom he could invite to go with us. He needs to be on the recruitment committee. As I was typing this he asked about “Bible CenteL Church” and when we were getting ready. I need to tell his speech therapist about the dangling L. I am sure it is because of the L sound at the end of Bible but I’m not sure how to help him with it since he can say the word “center” by itself fine.
He talked about his grandma’s tree being put up and what we did at Thanksgiving. He had such an incredible time and handled having our family there. He thrived in those moments and I look back to only a few years ago when he did not even handle me being there because it was his time to be with his grandma. It was wonderful to see our family and I miss having huge family dinners. He kept asking me when they were “moving back.” I try to explain to him that they never lived here but that is not a concept he completely understands.
He was so happy we were going to church. He once again started asking me who would be there and who could come with us. I love his heart and how God is using it to share His story and inspiration. There was pure joy from Owen as we were getting ready because he got to wear his “little blue jeans with holes in them got strings.” I can tell when he is super excited about something because he starts almost mumbling and a smile washes over his face. We were off to one of his favorite places.
I’ve never had a backseat driver quite like my little backseat driver. It’s always interesting when I am driving with him. He wants me to “pay attention” and tells me constantly what every other car is doing. On the way there we discussed once again where everyone was and why they couldn’t be at church today. He can’t wait until all his ducks are back where he wants them to be. We got to church and he was so happy.
After church, it was Arby’s for the win. We took it home and he ate his chicken strips. I will be so happy when my stomach feels better and I get some more energy. It was mostly a calm afternoon with a side of what we could say, do, and react to for attention. He is excited and anxious about going back to school. He can’t wait to see his people and get back to routine but he also has lots of questions.
He was very interested in talking about “college school.” He was asking when he would be a “big boy” and then if he would be “a dult male.” He always says “adult” like it is two separate words. I told him he would be an adult after he turned eighteen. Then he wanted to know if he would be an adult in high school or “college school.” He told me that he had to learn to write and say the correct answers. He loves saying the wrong answers so he can see people’s reactions. I love how he is thinking through all of this.
Nighttime came and he wanted to know if he could wear his little blue jeans to bed and then to school tomorrow. I told him he knew the answer to that so we will see how that goes for tomorrow. We made it through his Thanksgiving break and I’m thankful for how well he handled it. There was so much growth for him and I know that each break will help him to process the next one. He prayed for his teacher and autism mentor tonight. He has a heart of gold. Let each day be your new success story. Smiles to all and donut daze!
After we got that out of the way church became the next talk of the town. He wanted to know who was going to be there, who would take him to his class, and whom he could invite to go with us. He needs to be on the recruitment committee. As I was typing this he asked about “Bible CenteL Church” and when we were getting ready. I need to tell his speech therapist about the dangling L. I am sure it is because of the L sound at the end of Bible but I’m not sure how to help him with it since he can say the word “center” by itself fine.
He talked about his grandma’s tree being put up and what we did at Thanksgiving. He had such an incredible time and handled having our family there. He thrived in those moments and I look back to only a few years ago when he did not even handle me being there because it was his time to be with his grandma. It was wonderful to see our family and I miss having huge family dinners. He kept asking me when they were “moving back.” I try to explain to him that they never lived here but that is not a concept he completely understands.
He was so happy we were going to church. He once again started asking me who would be there and who could come with us. I love his heart and how God is using it to share His story and inspiration. There was pure joy from Owen as we were getting ready because he got to wear his “little blue jeans with holes in them got strings.” I can tell when he is super excited about something because he starts almost mumbling and a smile washes over his face. We were off to one of his favorite places.
I’ve never had a backseat driver quite like my little backseat driver. It’s always interesting when I am driving with him. He wants me to “pay attention” and tells me constantly what every other car is doing. On the way there we discussed once again where everyone was and why they couldn’t be at church today. He can’t wait until all his ducks are back where he wants them to be. We got to church and he was so happy.
After church, it was Arby’s for the win. We took it home and he ate his chicken strips. I will be so happy when my stomach feels better and I get some more energy. It was mostly a calm afternoon with a side of what we could say, do, and react to for attention. He is excited and anxious about going back to school. He can’t wait to see his people and get back to routine but he also has lots of questions.
He was very interested in talking about “college school.” He was asking when he would be a “big boy” and then if he would be “a dult male.” He always says “adult” like it is two separate words. I told him he would be an adult after he turned eighteen. Then he wanted to know if he would be an adult in high school or “college school.” He told me that he had to learn to write and say the correct answers. He loves saying the wrong answers so he can see people’s reactions. I love how he is thinking through all of this.
Nighttime came and he wanted to know if he could wear his little blue jeans to bed and then to school tomorrow. I told him he knew the answer to that so we will see how that goes for tomorrow. We made it through his Thanksgiving break and I’m thankful for how well he handled it. There was so much growth for him and I know that each break will help him to process the next one. He prayed for his teacher and autism mentor tonight. He has a heart of gold. Let each day be your new success story. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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