I woke up several times last night but I felt the upswing coming. Or I was praying for it. Owen slept late and woke in the most fantastic mood. He walked through the house talking to himself and activated a couple of his toys. He came to me, got his tablet, and crawled into bed with me.
He wanted me to play his games with him and he told me all about them. Generally when I ask him questions he won’t always answer them or if he does he quickly answers, sometimes correctly, and then goes back to what he wants me to know. I always ask him what his favorite things are and this has been a difficult concept for him. I asked him which animal was his favorite in the game he was playing and he said, “The pig.” My heart exploded with joy. It was effortless and exact. The pig wasn’t even on the screen so he had to think about it and he answered with exactly what he wanted. These are the moments I have been waiting for. We sat there for a while longer and more victories were made.
The morning went quickly and he couldn’t wait to get to church. We got ready and we went out to the car. I talked to him about always making sure his seatbelt is on. I check that he puts it on but I want it to be one of those life skills I shouldn’t have to go over every time we get in the car. I emphasized how important he is to me and how important it is to use his seatbelt. I referenced the fact that if he doesn’t put his seatbelt on he will not be allowed to have his tablet in the car. I’m hoping that it works for this like it has with the repetitive words and actions. I know he can do it.
As we were driving to church he mentioned his friends and who he would be seeing. He started talking about his best friend that he doesn’t get to see anymore since he is younger and didn’t move up to the new school with him. He kept saying he hoped he would get to come to church with him real soon. My heart was so happy and sad at the same time. I wish his friend could come with him but I’m so thankful he knows how important church and friendships are. He did great at church and on the way home.
He had requested Burger King for lunch and ate it all. Later I asked him what he wanted for dinner and I started fixing it. As I was making dinner I asked him if he wanted anything else while he waited. His go-to answer is usually veggie straws. He asked for red chips in a red bag and then chips in a red bag. I asked my mom but he hadn’t tried it at her house so I’m thinking maybe this is something he has tried at school. I’m sending a note to school tomorrow and maybe she can help with the mystery. I will be excited to get him something he has requested.
The laughter and songs continued throughout the day. It always feels good to have a very happy sweet baby O. He only had one moment that was tough for him. He asked for a bubble bath and I went to get it ready. I turned on the shower to make more bubbles before he even came into the bathroom. He heard the shower and he started instantly screaming “No shower.” His hands went to his hair and he started stomping his left foot. I told him I was making bubbles but he would have to come and see. He hesitantly walked towards me but once I showed him what I was doing then he couldn’t take off his clothes fast enough and into the tub he went. It’s those moments he can’t connect his expectations with what is happening that he has the hardest times but thankfully he quickly recovered, enjoyed his bath, and was very calm for the rest of the night.
Today was a very long day for me. So many little things happened and some big ones too but thankfully I was stronger today and my stomach wasn’t as bad. This coming week if it was like before I should start feeling better with food for most of the days. Owen was very excited when he went to sleep for his busy day ahead. There is no greater joy than seeing my sweet baby O succeed at being amazing. Let yesteryear go and know that tomorrow is not written in stone. Write the story of your dreams tomorrow. Smiles to all and donut daze!
He wanted me to play his games with him and he told me all about them. Generally when I ask him questions he won’t always answer them or if he does he quickly answers, sometimes correctly, and then goes back to what he wants me to know. I always ask him what his favorite things are and this has been a difficult concept for him. I asked him which animal was his favorite in the game he was playing and he said, “The pig.” My heart exploded with joy. It was effortless and exact. The pig wasn’t even on the screen so he had to think about it and he answered with exactly what he wanted. These are the moments I have been waiting for. We sat there for a while longer and more victories were made.
The morning went quickly and he couldn’t wait to get to church. We got ready and we went out to the car. I talked to him about always making sure his seatbelt is on. I check that he puts it on but I want it to be one of those life skills I shouldn’t have to go over every time we get in the car. I emphasized how important he is to me and how important it is to use his seatbelt. I referenced the fact that if he doesn’t put his seatbelt on he will not be allowed to have his tablet in the car. I’m hoping that it works for this like it has with the repetitive words and actions. I know he can do it.
As we were driving to church he mentioned his friends and who he would be seeing. He started talking about his best friend that he doesn’t get to see anymore since he is younger and didn’t move up to the new school with him. He kept saying he hoped he would get to come to church with him real soon. My heart was so happy and sad at the same time. I wish his friend could come with him but I’m so thankful he knows how important church and friendships are. He did great at church and on the way home.
He had requested Burger King for lunch and ate it all. Later I asked him what he wanted for dinner and I started fixing it. As I was making dinner I asked him if he wanted anything else while he waited. His go-to answer is usually veggie straws. He asked for red chips in a red bag and then chips in a red bag. I asked my mom but he hadn’t tried it at her house so I’m thinking maybe this is something he has tried at school. I’m sending a note to school tomorrow and maybe she can help with the mystery. I will be excited to get him something he has requested.
The laughter and songs continued throughout the day. It always feels good to have a very happy sweet baby O. He only had one moment that was tough for him. He asked for a bubble bath and I went to get it ready. I turned on the shower to make more bubbles before he even came into the bathroom. He heard the shower and he started instantly screaming “No shower.” His hands went to his hair and he started stomping his left foot. I told him I was making bubbles but he would have to come and see. He hesitantly walked towards me but once I showed him what I was doing then he couldn’t take off his clothes fast enough and into the tub he went. It’s those moments he can’t connect his expectations with what is happening that he has the hardest times but thankfully he quickly recovered, enjoyed his bath, and was very calm for the rest of the night.
Today was a very long day for me. So many little things happened and some big ones too but thankfully I was stronger today and my stomach wasn’t as bad. This coming week if it was like before I should start feeling better with food for most of the days. Owen was very excited when he went to sleep for his busy day ahead. There is no greater joy than seeing my sweet baby O succeed at being amazing. Let yesteryear go and know that tomorrow is not written in stone. Write the story of your dreams tomorrow. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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