County of Kings

James was a happy boy this week, so that means a happy mom and dad.  I spent the day trying to figure out why.  It's not like the week was smooth or uneventful.  There were even a few potential trials.  Lunch was held in the loud, cavernous and noisy cafeteria again (after a hiatus caused by a leaky pipe).  One of his favorite teachers and quite a few of his classmates were out sick for days.  His outside speech teacher is on maternity leave now.  And we even went out on a date and left James with a babysitter.

So is it the warmer weather and the sunshine?   Being able to run around the school playground after lunch must make a difference to his day.  Is it the extra exercise from his neighborhood walks?  He did not appear to mind so many schoolmates being absent either.  Perhaps he even enjoyed the added attention?  He also transitioned seamlessly to his new speech teacher!  Is it her long dark hair (how can a seven-year old have a "type"?!)?  And luckily, James not only knows his sitter from his school, he adores her.  I think he thinks he had a date too.

James diet and therapy routine has been consistent.  The only additions are a new CD for his Listening Program and an increase in wearing a weighted vest.  He has his own now and wears it throughout his day.  It seems to be helping him focus and allow him to be present and participate, with less bothers and distractions.  Unfortunately, he is still stimming like crazy. Thankfully, that can be easily interrupted and James be reached and distracted!  So?  Get over it mom!  Be thankful and keep on trucking . . . .