The four o’clock party train left the building. I have to say it’s better than two in the morning though. Thankfully Owen woke in a good mood. He was ready to get his day started but I told him to put on the brakes. I wanted him to go back to sleep but I knew that wouldn’t happen. I said he could have his tablet but he needed to go back to bed. He came to me about every twenty minutes or so but at least he was kind of listening and I was kinda getting some more sleep. Before even really got out of bed he was telling me what I would be wearing, what he was wearing, and what my mom would be wearing. I got him to focus on other things. Well, I got him to focus on other things for a moment. He was going to “grandma’s” house and nothing else mattered besides eating and eating a lot, plus blue pants. As soon as I got up the food request came in. He ate every bit of his first breakfast and he wanted more. I put another waffle in the toaster and when I put it on his plate he said, “two waffles please”. I told him if he ate the one plus the extra cereal he requested I would be happy to make him another one. He said, “five waffles please”. He didn’t have five more waffles but he finished second breakfast and before he requested more we were off to grandma’s house. We made grandma a few presents for Mother’s Day and we took them to her today since I knew we wouldn’t see her tomorrow. We rehearsed saying “Happy Mother’s Day” on the way there. When we got there he said, “good morning grandma I appreciate you happy mother’s today”. I loved how he combined what he told his teacher with his greeting and said, “today”. He struggled with behaviors when I went to pick him back up. Transitions are getting harder for him but thankfully once he got in the car he was much better. The night was full of more eating. He ate all of his fish and sage dressing. I’m thankful he is a great eater. I have to constantly make sure he is still trying new things because it can change so quickly on him not liking something. Bedtime was another rollercoaster ride but a quicker one. He didn’t want to get ready for bed and I even started it later. The good news is he fell asleep quicker than he does most nights so it was actually earlier even though we started later. He’s ready for church and blue pants tomorrow but I’m going to attempt to get him to wear other colors so we shall see how that goes. I’m thankful for his growth and the inspiration he gives me. Follow your heart, sing your song out loud, and know that you can make a difference. Smiles to all and donut daze!
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