When Owen woke up he talked about wanting to go to the egg hunt at our church. He remembered that there were the inflatable slides last year but he was concerned about his days ahead and where his people were going to be today during school. I think it is more about having spring break next week and not being able to have his routine.
He asked me repeatedly again about who was going to be at school today. It’s not even something I can guess at but he wants me to tell him. We got dressed and he was pleased he was wearing jeans but he was not pleased that I was not. He started talking about all of the new shirts, pants, hats, and shoes he wanted. I’m fascinated that he wants so many things now but still only wants to wear blue pants even though he has requested other colors.
We went out to wait for the bus and he started talking to me about the bus numbers and where the bus takes him. I love how much time all of the bus staff spends talking to Owen and the other kids. He went to stand in his spot to wait for the bus and he asked me to move the gate that now blocks his view. I wish there was something I could do about it but unfortunately, I told him it is there to stay.
I could tell as soon as he got off the bus his decision was made. He decided he didn’t want to go to the egg hunt. I thought maybe he would change his mind but he didn’t. When he got off the bus I could already tell he was iffy about it. He asked to go swimming but I told him we were going on Friday thinking that may convince him to go. I mentioned the slides but no go. He wanted to stay home and talk about his days ahead. I distracted him as much as I could.
I think swimming will win every day all day. I know that for summer we will be going more often. I am working on other activities that hopefully he will be able to do more of during the summer, as well.
I asked Owen what he wanted for dinner and he said, “cotton candy” and then “pineapple” as an afterthought. I was impressed he suggested something different than his usual request but I was shocked at what he suggested since he doesn’t like either. I didn’t have them to even let him try a bite since it had been a while since he tried them but maybe I will get some to see what he thinks.
Except for his focus on the days ahead, he was very calm. He told me he was looking for hermit crabs and ferrets during his bath. The night went quickly and once again bedtime was not high on his list of priorities. I’m thankful he is sleeping a little better again. His smile and laughter were exactly what I needed. He does my heart good. Make the memories happen that you want to last a lifetime. Smiles to all and donut daze!
He asked me repeatedly again about who was going to be at school today. It’s not even something I can guess at but he wants me to tell him. We got dressed and he was pleased he was wearing jeans but he was not pleased that I was not. He started talking about all of the new shirts, pants, hats, and shoes he wanted. I’m fascinated that he wants so many things now but still only wants to wear blue pants even though he has requested other colors.
We went out to wait for the bus and he started talking to me about the bus numbers and where the bus takes him. I love how much time all of the bus staff spends talking to Owen and the other kids. He went to stand in his spot to wait for the bus and he asked me to move the gate that now blocks his view. I wish there was something I could do about it but unfortunately, I told him it is there to stay.
I could tell as soon as he got off the bus his decision was made. He decided he didn’t want to go to the egg hunt. I thought maybe he would change his mind but he didn’t. When he got off the bus I could already tell he was iffy about it. He asked to go swimming but I told him we were going on Friday thinking that may convince him to go. I mentioned the slides but no go. He wanted to stay home and talk about his days ahead. I distracted him as much as I could.
I think swimming will win every day all day. I know that for summer we will be going more often. I am working on other activities that hopefully he will be able to do more of during the summer, as well.
I asked Owen what he wanted for dinner and he said, “cotton candy” and then “pineapple” as an afterthought. I was impressed he suggested something different than his usual request but I was shocked at what he suggested since he doesn’t like either. I didn’t have them to even let him try a bite since it had been a while since he tried them but maybe I will get some to see what he thinks.
Except for his focus on the days ahead, he was very calm. He told me he was looking for hermit crabs and ferrets during his bath. The night went quickly and once again bedtime was not high on his list of priorities. I’m thankful he is sleeping a little better again. His smile and laughter were exactly what I needed. He does my heart good. Make the memories happen that you want to last a lifetime. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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