I didn't want to go back (I actually cried the night before)! James didn't want to go back either and it was tough at times. But you know what? He is so much the better for returning to his routine. Big Events this week (good and bad):
- James is eating his lunch at school, without Mom, without snacks, and yesterday, even without his books.
- James enjoyed a school trip! Usually he loves to ride in the bus then hates everything else, especially the "hurry up and wait" aspect of the trips. Patience is always required and there are a lot of new and unknown things happening. Two tough issues for James. This time we went to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Not only did James love to walk around and look but it was soggy and damp and he could splash at times. Outdoors, waiting wasn't as hard for him.
- James ate a sandwich. BY HIMSELF. At first it was encouraged but he was soon picking it up and eating on his own. Wow wee! It was breakfast: egg and sausage and whole wheat bread. And he loved it. What a breakthrough. Hope it sticks.
- James is "talking" again. Not at his old levels but Thank God he is trying again. Why did he stop? Was I too quiet?
- James is holding "it" again. Back to the old routine already. I have no idea how to break this. He obviously has to go to the bathroom at school - but won't - so he holds it and eventually constipates himself. Got to step up the prayers on this one as nothing physical is working and this kid needs help. Is there a patron saint of potty training?
One more thing! James is losing his first two teeth! You will see a gap tooth kid next week.
