Sleepy boy has been sleeping later. Owen is growing and growing. He was ready to go to school and see his best friend. He asked if he could go to the park with him and I told him that I needed to talk with his parents. He asked about him again right before he got on the bus. I’m so glad he is building this friendship with him.
He knows he was supposed to see his doctor today for more of his sensory treatment but they called to let me know they had to cancel the appointment. He asked if he could go to the pool today and I had told him that we would go tomorrow but I knew once his appointment was canceled he would want to go today. The pool is constantly on his mind now. I think it is more like the diving board hit he is ready to learn.
As soon as I told him that his appointment was canceled “pool pool pool” was the new chant. I have a feeling he will be wanting to go a lot during summer. I’m thankful that he has found something he loves doing and it is a great exercise for both of us. Not to mention that he tends to sleep a little better after the pool.
I’m thankful that he has set his mind on this goal. It is amazing to me that he is focused on jumping off the diving board and listening to all the instructions I give him. I am very adamant about the steps he has to take before he is allowed to jump off the board and I want him to understand water safety as best as possible. It is not something that he fully grasps but the more I go over the rules with him the more it will continue to keep him focused on safety.
Water safety is something we learned even more today. This one was hard. And it’s one of those things I wish he didn’t have to learn and glad he did. I didn’t even think about the weather. It was rainy off and on all day. I wanted to take him because I’m so proud of how far he has come and the goals he is working on. We just got to the pool and had only been in the water for a few minutes. The thunder came. It didn’t even dawn on me since it is an indoor pool but I know the rules. You have to get out.
It was going to be at least an hour before we could go back in. He got out but he wanted right back in. He sat on the edge at one point but at least he didn’t jump in the pool. The lifeguards were all very nice and were sorry they had to make us get out. The thunder was quite strong at one point and shook the whole pool area.
The meltdown was hard. My heart was breaking for him. I hated that I hadn’t thought it through but also glad he is learning more about safety. He thankfully was listening to me and we worked through his breathing techniques.
We got home and he was calm. He also asked every few minutes if we could go again tomorrow. We should be able to and I will remember to look at the weather from now on. I keep reminding myself that it was good for him to experience it because he needs to understand all the parts of safety. I’m also thankful that the lifeguards understood what was happening and were very kind.
The night went quickly and pool plans were being made. I’m thankful for his growth today. Each day is a stepping stone for tomorrow. Kindness and grace go a long way to always helping others in so many ways. And a smile goes just as far. Smiles to all and donut daze!
He knows he was supposed to see his doctor today for more of his sensory treatment but they called to let me know they had to cancel the appointment. He asked if he could go to the pool today and I had told him that we would go tomorrow but I knew once his appointment was canceled he would want to go today. The pool is constantly on his mind now. I think it is more like the diving board hit he is ready to learn.
As soon as I told him that his appointment was canceled “pool pool pool” was the new chant. I have a feeling he will be wanting to go a lot during summer. I’m thankful that he has found something he loves doing and it is a great exercise for both of us. Not to mention that he tends to sleep a little better after the pool.
I’m thankful that he has set his mind on this goal. It is amazing to me that he is focused on jumping off the diving board and listening to all the instructions I give him. I am very adamant about the steps he has to take before he is allowed to jump off the board and I want him to understand water safety as best as possible. It is not something that he fully grasps but the more I go over the rules with him the more it will continue to keep him focused on safety.
Water safety is something we learned even more today. This one was hard. And it’s one of those things I wish he didn’t have to learn and glad he did. I didn’t even think about the weather. It was rainy off and on all day. I wanted to take him because I’m so proud of how far he has come and the goals he is working on. We just got to the pool and had only been in the water for a few minutes. The thunder came. It didn’t even dawn on me since it is an indoor pool but I know the rules. You have to get out.
It was going to be at least an hour before we could go back in. He got out but he wanted right back in. He sat on the edge at one point but at least he didn’t jump in the pool. The lifeguards were all very nice and were sorry they had to make us get out. The thunder was quite strong at one point and shook the whole pool area.
The meltdown was hard. My heart was breaking for him. I hated that I hadn’t thought it through but also glad he is learning more about safety. He thankfully was listening to me and we worked through his breathing techniques.
We got home and he was calm. He also asked every few minutes if we could go again tomorrow. We should be able to and I will remember to look at the weather from now on. I keep reminding myself that it was good for him to experience it because he needs to understand all the parts of safety. I’m also thankful that the lifeguards understood what was happening and were very kind.
The night went quickly and pool plans were being made. I’m thankful for his growth today. Each day is a stepping stone for tomorrow. Kindness and grace go a long way to always helping others in so many ways. And a smile goes just as far. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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