I often pray to God to put toothpicks in my eyelids to keep them open. By seven o’clock in the morning, the coffee pot had already been drained dry. We both woke up by four. Technically I think I woke him because I went to the bathroom but it was about thirty minutes before Owen came to me so maybe it was a delayed response or spring break was the culprit. He sat repeating his teacher’s name while eating his breakfast. It was under his breath but still, loud enough that I could hear him. So far this is starting better than most days off because today he wanted to go bowling and he wanted to go every minute until we left many hours later. Sometimes when I hum I wait for his screams because he has screamed so much at me over the years for randomly humming a tune. The reaction comes and I don’t even realize it. I was so happy he decided he wanted to go bowling. He was so into it, smiling with joy. We bowled without the ramp but he did ask about it. I feel like he is getting closer to bowling on his own. He picked up his ball with his fingers and walked to the lane almost every time. He then pulled his arm back but I still threw it. I see growth and progress. And I see the love for the sport washing over him as it did before. He did not want to leave but I figured playing three days in one week was pretty good and I told him we could come back. I’m hoping to take him during the week ahead at some point. When we left he wanted to go to the “little Donald’s.” He told me exactly what he wanted and then didn’t eat any of it when we got home. Instead, he wanted to Wii bowl and play all the bowling apps he could download on his tablet. He got upset that I wouldn’t let him have all the ones “that cost money” as he repeats some of my words. He ate a big dinner and lots of snacks. He asked me to play several games with him and help him pull things up on his computer. He was asking about going to church tomorrow and he told me he was going to ride his bike afterwards. Tonight’s pray was a reflection of our day I think. “Dear God, you gots Owen, Amen,” he said. I heard him talking to himself as he fell asleep. I’m thankful that for the most part we had a very calm day even if it did start early. His smile told me everything I needed to know today and I’m thankful. Find your happiness and spread joy as you go about your day. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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