Owen slept until after five and then proudly said he “slept all night” changing his words once again. The progress with his words is exciting to me. He couldn’t wait to see his grandma and talked about his days ahead. He mentioned his best friend numerous times and then off he ran to play on his tablet, yelling over his shoulder for some “chocolate milk cereal sausage dogs please.” And that’s how quickly he is becoming a teenager.
Three o’clock in the morning needs to stop being so early. I slept better than the night before but I was still up way too early. I felt better than the night before but tired was still the name of the game. My stomach felt calmer than the last two days though so I was happy about that.
He painted a pumpkin for his grandma and he was excited to do it. He isn’t always excited about crafts but he has been working on them more at school and when I asked him to do it he did it without hesitation. I only had to help him a little with the placement of everything. He quickly painted the word “boo” and a ghost.
After second breakfast we were off to his grandma’s house. When we were driving there he got upset at a light. I told him to sing Old MacDonald. He started singing it in Spanish. He amazes me with how much he has stored in his brain. He had a great time with his grandma and then went on a little adventure. He is already planning his week ahead and when he wants to see her.
He told me that his therapists, teacher, and friends would be happy if he was kind to them. He is thinking all of this through and I can see how he is processing it all. He said, “Kind means no hitting.” My heart rejoiced for the connection. I know it is a lot for him to handle while he is in these moments but for him to be aware that hitting is wrong is a big step for him and I’m glad he is continuing to talk about it.
He was very calm for the rest of the night. He repeated a few things but I could redirect him. He even asked me to cut his toenail before he went to bed. I’m always thankful when he can tell me a need that he has. The littlest of things lead to the hugest of victories. Celebrate each and every one of your victories no matter how big or small they actually are. Smiles to all and donut daze!
Three o’clock in the morning needs to stop being so early. I slept better than the night before but I was still up way too early. I felt better than the night before but tired was still the name of the game. My stomach felt calmer than the last two days though so I was happy about that.
He painted a pumpkin for his grandma and he was excited to do it. He isn’t always excited about crafts but he has been working on them more at school and when I asked him to do it he did it without hesitation. I only had to help him a little with the placement of everything. He quickly painted the word “boo” and a ghost.
After second breakfast we were off to his grandma’s house. When we were driving there he got upset at a light. I told him to sing Old MacDonald. He started singing it in Spanish. He amazes me with how much he has stored in his brain. He had a great time with his grandma and then went on a little adventure. He is already planning his week ahead and when he wants to see her.
He told me that his therapists, teacher, and friends would be happy if he was kind to them. He is thinking all of this through and I can see how he is processing it all. He said, “Kind means no hitting.” My heart rejoiced for the connection. I know it is a lot for him to handle while he is in these moments but for him to be aware that hitting is wrong is a big step for him and I’m glad he is continuing to talk about it.
He was very calm for the rest of the night. He repeated a few things but I could redirect him. He even asked me to cut his toenail before he went to bed. I’m always thankful when he can tell me a need that he has. The littlest of things lead to the hugest of victories. Celebrate each and every one of your victories no matter how big or small they actually are. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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