Some days feel like there is no justification for the emotions I’m feeling and then there are days like today where all the emotions don’t even feel like enough to explain how I could, would, should be feeling. The morning went smoother and Owen had time to play with his tablet before he headed off to school. That felt like a victory. He also had a goal in mind and that was bowling again after school. I love that he is excited about it again. He was fascinated by the moon again but he also wanted to eat the moon. I’m not sure why he has gotten into this phase where he wants to eat everything. I’m not sure how it became a thing he wants to do or talk about. I always have to decide if it’s something that he’s really attempting to do or if he saw it on a video and is talking about it because of that. He was excited when the bus came around the corner. He’s getting good about waiting for it on the curb. Off he went and I was excited to see him smile back at me when they drove away. When he came home from school he had a plan and he followed through. “Bowling bowling,” he said. It’s almost more like he is saying bowing but he is learning the L sound. I practiced a different way with him and asked him to say “I want to go bowling.” Sometimes that helps him process the words when he says them in a sentence. I told him that we had to eat a quick snack and go if he wanted to bowl. Tonight they have league games so if we waited too long it would be way too busy. He listened well and did everything I asked him to do and we were on our way. He had another great time bowling. This time there was a kid’s ramp next to our lane so he decided he wanted to use it. I was excited because he was making the decisions and what he wanted to do. He wanted to bowl longer but I told him we would have to come back another day. On the way home he told me tomorrow was therapy and he wanted to go ride his bikes on Friday. He went on to say bowling Saturday and big slides and church on Sunday. Next week is a big week. It’s his birthday and spring break. I pray he handles it all well. Bedtime was pretty smooth and he even woke up a couple of hours later to go to the bathroom on his own. He thought it was morning since he heard me moving around but he went right back to sleep. I’m thankful for our day and that he is wanting to go places again. I hope it lasts but I’ll take it one day at a time. He said bowling was super cool and amazing and I told him that’s just like him. Be inspired to share kindness with the world and give everyone grace. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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