The hitch in our giddy-up started when I thought his “Spider-Man tablet” was being charged. His “blue tablet” was completely charged but I forgot to plug in the backup tablet. When he wants something he wants something. Don’t we all? Owen woke up after five and went right to his tablet, his Spider-Man tablet. The screaming began. Thankfully this was after five in the morning. By then I was a little more awake than most days but exhaustion from yesterday was still there. Trying to convince Owen that he could use his blue tablet for the same thing that was on his Spider-Man tablet was not an option. On the charger, the tablet went. It only needed a few moments to come alive and he was content. He played the game he wanted to play and the tablet was out again. He was fine with it being out this time and brought it right to me. He was very ready for his today, tomorrow, and future. The eating machine was in full swing. I’m not sure how he was selecting all his choices but he requested sweet potatoes and donuts. He listed a whole bunch of foods. He then went through his usuals and then started listing ones that I think he got from different songs, maybe. Pancakes, fruits, and meats were in there. His reading skills have greatly increased and I think that’s is helping expand his choices. It was a much calmer drive to and from church than yesterday’s excursion. At church he wanted to sing the songs they sang a few years ago so I know he is missing music. He wanted an early bath. He is learning to put his goggles on and he was wearing his swimsuit. The whole bathroom was wet. He sat in the “pool tub” diving from one side of it to the other. I told him it was New Year’s Eve and he said, “No New Year’s Eve today.” I said but that makes tomorrow 2024 and he said, “That makes it Grandma Day.” He once again wanted to make sure I knew he was going to grandma’s house and “momma goes bye-bye.” He started watching a puzzle video that he uses at therapy. His therapist is coming back after a maternity break so I’m sure he made the connection that he will see her soon and pulled up the video since we had talked about her earlier in the day. The highlight of my day was when he asked me to sit with him and play on his tablet. We laughed and talked. He was very calm and that made my day. Into a new year, we go with new expectations and so much growth. Find your inspiration and make your world bright. Be the change you want to see in the world. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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