One of Owen’s toys woke me up clapping last night. I went back to sleep once I turned it off. He then woke up at about three. He came to my room to get his tablet but knew it was the middle of the night. He gave a great effort to convince himself to go back to sleep, saying back and forth between “upper night” and “slept upper night” for about thirty minutes. He then finally took his tablet after he corrected himself about screaming at me and turning the lights on and off. He is learning and processing his behaviors.
The good news is he was quiet in his room for a while so I slept a little longer. He was very calm after that. He came to me showing me his games and was laughing the whole time. He only wants me to play if I do it exactly like he wants me to but I explain to him when it is my turn I get to make choices. This is not a popular opinion though and he will change it to something else and walk away if he doesn’t want me to do it.
I’m trying to get him to understand why we like people. He has his favorite people that he loves to spend time with but he can’t explain why. I completely understand that is a hard concept to grasp so I tell him the characteristics of the people that I like and why so he can make the connections. I will tell him that he is amazing, is funny, gives great hugs, has the best smile, and list other qualities when we talk at different times.
As I was helping him get ready for church I leaned over and he licked my head. He said, “That’s gross we don’t do that.” I thought you took the words right out of my mouth. He was very calm on the way to and from church. We had stopped to get his requested lunch and he was very happy. He remained calm all afternoon and I would say it was because he was very sleepy.
We’ve talked a little about not spitting on people’s pants, that his friend needed to go everywhere with us, and that “you know the answer” is what I’m always supposed to know even though I don’t know the question. He was very tired so maybe we will both sleep tonight. I’m thankful for an interestedly calm day and to be able to laugh a lot with my sweet baby O. It does this momma’s heart good. Follow your dreams, inspire the world, and know you can make a difference. Smiles to all and donut daze!
The good news is he was quiet in his room for a while so I slept a little longer. He was very calm after that. He came to me showing me his games and was laughing the whole time. He only wants me to play if I do it exactly like he wants me to but I explain to him when it is my turn I get to make choices. This is not a popular opinion though and he will change it to something else and walk away if he doesn’t want me to do it.
I’m trying to get him to understand why we like people. He has his favorite people that he loves to spend time with but he can’t explain why. I completely understand that is a hard concept to grasp so I tell him the characteristics of the people that I like and why so he can make the connections. I will tell him that he is amazing, is funny, gives great hugs, has the best smile, and list other qualities when we talk at different times.
As I was helping him get ready for church I leaned over and he licked my head. He said, “That’s gross we don’t do that.” I thought you took the words right out of my mouth. He was very calm on the way to and from church. We had stopped to get his requested lunch and he was very happy. He remained calm all afternoon and I would say it was because he was very sleepy.
We’ve talked a little about not spitting on people’s pants, that his friend needed to go everywhere with us, and that “you know the answer” is what I’m always supposed to know even though I don’t know the question. He was very tired so maybe we will both sleep tonight. I’m thankful for an interestedly calm day and to be able to laugh a lot with my sweet baby O. It does this momma’s heart good. Follow your dreams, inspire the world, and know you can make a difference. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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