The morning was different. The week ahead will be different. This week was different. And all those different things lead to moments of anxiousness and anxiety for my sweet baby O. But that is life and I have to find ways to help Owen learn to cope and adapt.
Thankfully sleep happened for both of us. I woke up a couple of times but quickly fell back asleep. To say I was excited about today was probably an understatement. To say Owen was anxious about today was also an understatement. I had my last radiation appointment but it was scheduled very early so that meant I was taking Owen to school instead of him riding the bus. He wanted to make sure I was dropping him off and not staying. It is very hard for him to process all of this but I confirmed it with him the best I could many times.
We got ready and off we went. He was excited about me taking him but still very anxious the whole way there. I dropped him off and headed to my appointment. I have zero radiation appointments left and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I have to watch my skin to make sure it doesn’t get any worse but otherwise, I will have my follow-up in about six weeks. I will start my infusions in April and I should have eight more of those. I’m feeling very blessed.
When Owen got home from school he was pretty calm. I even had my camo pants on and he didn’t get upset. He talked to me about not having bunny ears on but then he started talking about “swimming suit” and I could tell he was processing not to talk about what someone was wearing.
Owen has a hard time with directions and steps to find something. If I say go into the bathroom, open the drawer, and bring me the comb it is a hard concept for him for him to follow all those steps. I asked him to get something out of the refrigerator. He did great and brought it to me but he dropped a package of cheese so it landed on the bottom of the refrigerator. The door wouldn’t close all the way but he didn’t understand how to move the cheese back to the shelf. It’s huge progress though and I am working with him on these concepts.
Bedtime was quick. He was asking about his teacher all night long. I can see his anxiousness amping up since he will be off next week for spring break. I tried to reassure him he would be going to school tomorrow. He said, “Pray we sleep tonight” and I seconded that. Be thankful in the little details of life. Happiness comes from those little sparks and will soon turn into bigger joys. Smiles to all and donut daze!
Thankfully sleep happened for both of us. I woke up a couple of times but quickly fell back asleep. To say I was excited about today was probably an understatement. To say Owen was anxious about today was also an understatement. I had my last radiation appointment but it was scheduled very early so that meant I was taking Owen to school instead of him riding the bus. He wanted to make sure I was dropping him off and not staying. It is very hard for him to process all of this but I confirmed it with him the best I could many times.
We got ready and off we went. He was excited about me taking him but still very anxious the whole way there. I dropped him off and headed to my appointment. I have zero radiation appointments left and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I have to watch my skin to make sure it doesn’t get any worse but otherwise, I will have my follow-up in about six weeks. I will start my infusions in April and I should have eight more of those. I’m feeling very blessed.
When Owen got home from school he was pretty calm. I even had my camo pants on and he didn’t get upset. He talked to me about not having bunny ears on but then he started talking about “swimming suit” and I could tell he was processing not to talk about what someone was wearing.
Owen has a hard time with directions and steps to find something. If I say go into the bathroom, open the drawer, and bring me the comb it is a hard concept for him for him to follow all those steps. I asked him to get something out of the refrigerator. He did great and brought it to me but he dropped a package of cheese so it landed on the bottom of the refrigerator. The door wouldn’t close all the way but he didn’t understand how to move the cheese back to the shelf. It’s huge progress though and I am working with him on these concepts.
Bedtime was quick. He was asking about his teacher all night long. I can see his anxiousness amping up since he will be off next week for spring break. I tried to reassure him he would be going to school tomorrow. He said, “Pray we sleep tonight” and I seconded that. Be thankful in the little details of life. Happiness comes from those little sparks and will soon turn into bigger joys. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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