The weather outside looked delightful for a trip to Grandma’s house today. Owen slept until “five oh oh,” asked about all the things, asked about all the things again, and then told me all the things he wanted to do, and then told me again. I went through all the steps of what was going to happen several times with him and then I told him that we could not discuss it again until 7:15 after I talked to his grandma and knew what was happening. We looked at the clock and talked about it. He’s asked a few times and we got back on track. Keeping him on the right path is easier when I can concentrate and today was much better for that.
He gets in these loops and even if I redirect him it will start right back where it started from as soon as we are done. The key is redirecting him but letting him ask his questions, answering all of them in detail, and then getting him to move forward. He has to process it all before he can let go of it and if it is not today it could literally be years from now and he will go back through it all. You know he has a big brain that remembers everything when he can tell me where his crib was as a baby and the toys he had in it. He was in a completely different room. I gave him my room and bed because he was always in it and moved to a different room.
The snow that I thought was going to be earlier seemed to be pushed back until later and later as the day went on. Owen couldn’t wait to get ready to leave. The “little blue jeans” were on and they were not going anywhere. And so it begins. He wants to wear them every day. He cannot wear them every day. Sure he can wear them but that opens up a whole set of spiraling holes in how to dress for the ages. He still is not over the black shoes I had to throw away years ago or my mom’s pants that went out with the trash truck. So that blows my theory right out of the ground because truly wearing or not wearing the “little blue jeans” will produce the same results but I can’t wash them every day or even every couple of days.
Off to Grandma’s house we went. He was very focused on that goal. His routine has not been as routine as he wants it to be lately but thankfully I could take him to see his grandma. He wanted to make sure I was dropping him off and then leaving. He didn’t want me staying and interrupting his time. I promised him. He also wanted to make sure she would be bringing him back so they could go see the “blue church” numerous times. I am thankful the weather held out for all of this.
When he got home he started asking about church. I told him that if we got snow we would not be going to church tomorrow. I tried to prepare him the best I could. He told me he would make snowballs. Snowman building was not in our future or I would be very surprised if I convinced him to build one. He did explain all about snowballs today though. He is getting good at giving all the details and I’m here for it. He described them as round, white, and cold. I am thankful for his words.
He is starting to understand that he can easily push my buttons and he is proud of it. It makes it a little easier to deal with now that he is aware he is doing it and telling on himself. He thinks it is funny to show me videos of things he is not supposed to do like putting objects down the toilet. Once he shows it to me he will say things like “take my tablet” and “no sir we do not put things down the toilet.” This is when I know he has made a lot of connections. I am thankful he is making those connections though.
The night went quickly. He repeatedly asked about church tomorrow and I told him again that most likely we would be staying home. He is very over the snow and started asking about June and when our relatives are coming back. His prayer tonight was “Dear God, thank you for church, Amen.” After he said amen he said, “Go to Bible Center Church.” I pray the snow isn’t as much as they are predicting but most likely we will be home. I’m thankful for his amazing progress. He has taught me to never give up and God has a plan. Let today be your stepping stone for an amazing future. Smiles to all and donut daze!
He gets in these loops and even if I redirect him it will start right back where it started from as soon as we are done. The key is redirecting him but letting him ask his questions, answering all of them in detail, and then getting him to move forward. He has to process it all before he can let go of it and if it is not today it could literally be years from now and he will go back through it all. You know he has a big brain that remembers everything when he can tell me where his crib was as a baby and the toys he had in it. He was in a completely different room. I gave him my room and bed because he was always in it and moved to a different room.
The snow that I thought was going to be earlier seemed to be pushed back until later and later as the day went on. Owen couldn’t wait to get ready to leave. The “little blue jeans” were on and they were not going anywhere. And so it begins. He wants to wear them every day. He cannot wear them every day. Sure he can wear them but that opens up a whole set of spiraling holes in how to dress for the ages. He still is not over the black shoes I had to throw away years ago or my mom’s pants that went out with the trash truck. So that blows my theory right out of the ground because truly wearing or not wearing the “little blue jeans” will produce the same results but I can’t wash them every day or even every couple of days.
Off to Grandma’s house we went. He was very focused on that goal. His routine has not been as routine as he wants it to be lately but thankfully I could take him to see his grandma. He wanted to make sure I was dropping him off and then leaving. He didn’t want me staying and interrupting his time. I promised him. He also wanted to make sure she would be bringing him back so they could go see the “blue church” numerous times. I am thankful the weather held out for all of this.
When he got home he started asking about church. I told him that if we got snow we would not be going to church tomorrow. I tried to prepare him the best I could. He told me he would make snowballs. Snowman building was not in our future or I would be very surprised if I convinced him to build one. He did explain all about snowballs today though. He is getting good at giving all the details and I’m here for it. He described them as round, white, and cold. I am thankful for his words.
He is starting to understand that he can easily push my buttons and he is proud of it. It makes it a little easier to deal with now that he is aware he is doing it and telling on himself. He thinks it is funny to show me videos of things he is not supposed to do like putting objects down the toilet. Once he shows it to me he will say things like “take my tablet” and “no sir we do not put things down the toilet.” This is when I know he has made a lot of connections. I am thankful he is making those connections though.
The night went quickly. He repeatedly asked about church tomorrow and I told him again that most likely we would be staying home. He is very over the snow and started asking about June and when our relatives are coming back. His prayer tonight was “Dear God, thank you for church, Amen.” After he said amen he said, “Go to Bible Center Church.” I pray the snow isn’t as much as they are predicting but most likely we will be home. I’m thankful for his amazing progress. He has taught me to never give up and God has a plan. Let today be your stepping stone for an amazing future. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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