An Incredible Week!

James had a very good week.  Everywhere.  He worked in occupational therapy.  He aced his trials at school. He didn't have crying jags or melt-downs.  He tried new things: choose different activities on the playground, different "treats" at the corner deli (everyday), different directions on our daily walk.  Not only did James anticipate his bath, he would initiate it if Mom was too slow in getting it ready!  After a period of giving us grief at bed time, he is back to his standard where he simply lays down and goes to sleep when he is tired.  Of course, we guide him, letting him know when bed time is approaching, and one of us lays down with him BUT letting bed time be James "idea" works best.  We have found his ideal time is generally between 8:30 and 9pm. On the verbal front, James is chatting up a storm.  Sometimes I understand, sometimes not.  I swear he sings with me when he's in the bath.  If this is true, the poor kid inherited his mother's abilities and not those of his musical father!  We heard "Bob bob bob bob" from the other room and James emerged with a Bob the Builder tape.  He has also tried to say two children's names.  Pretty cool. We went to visit a family on Friday after school, an outdoor play-fest with pizza - and it was GREAT.  James behaved like a dream, played in the yard, ate nicely AND tried new candy.  Fruit roll-ups are now THE reward tool!