I like being on the progress train. Sleep I suppose was fine in our world but when you are excited about going back to school how can you sleep, really. So we woke up and Owen wanted to go and he wanted me “sit”. I always explain to him that if he wants to go to school I can’t sit but it’s a process. We got to the bus stop and he was so excited to see the bus. He was still a little nasally but he was certainly feeling like getting on that bus quick. Today was also “therapy therapy therapy” day. He loves going. His teacher is absolutely the best. She completely believes in all of her students and pours every ounce of love into these kids to help them grow. She is working on getting Owen to answer abstract questions. Like today’s question was asking about his favorite day of the week. The term “favorite” is a hard concept for him. I always talk to him about colors and what his favorite color is, explaining mine are pink, orange, and purple. I tell him though he might like all the colors or he might have a favorite texture instead and that is fine. He loves the feel of bricks. Well, today is a big, huge, bigger than huge, grandiose day. Owen answered what his favorite day of the week was. His teacher explained that at first, he answered “Thursday” but she said she didn’t mean what day of the week it was but which day he liked best. She said he thought about it and stated again “Thursday therapy” and then listied each of his therapist’s names. Pure, pure progress. She was elated, I’m elated, his grandma was elated, and his therapists were all overjoyed. It’s a concept and he got it. I’ve waited years for this moment. Tears float in my eyes for the victory of the day. He has a favorite day. My sweet baby O has a favorite day. When he can explain his wants and needs it’s fantastic but when he can tell me that he likes something this is pure joy. It feels like when he was able to ask for the toy rollercoaster he wanted. It’s a victory. The night wore on. His therapists said he had a great day but they could tell he was tired. He sat with me most of the night and fell asleep quickly. I can’t wait to watch him grow tomorrow. Smile and the world will smile with you. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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