What a great way to start out our last week…celebrating four
good sessions at Chuck-E-Cheese’s!!! I
was so proud of Gavin’s accomplishment, we had to buy a t-shirtJ. I was especially shocked when my timid little
boy jumped up and took off running when he saw the mouse come out for his
hourly appearance! Gavin ran right up to
him waving the whole way and gave him a high five. I guess that’s a sign we’ve spent too much
time there, but it’s worth it!
Gavin and I were alone in the room again today. Last week I had an earpiece in my ear with
the therapist on the other end from the next room in case I needed a little
coaching through the rough moments.
Unfortunately, the wire to the earpiece is loose, and there’s a lot of
static on my end making it hard to focus in an already challenging
situation. We opted not to use the
earpiece today to keep me sane! I was
truly on my own, and thankfully did not require any rescuing!! Gavin seems to find a new way to test me each
week…last week he started randomly screaming and this week he has come up with
what he calls a “new game” where he drinks his three sips of milk as he is
instructed and then throws the cup across the room. I’m told this is typical toddler behavior and
he is just looking for a reaction from me.
While screaming is annoying, it isn’t as disruptive to a feeding session
as throwing cups. That one needs to be
addressed a little more head on if it continues. I’m hoping he forgets about that one soon!
Spring has FINALLY found Evansville, IN!!!! Gavin and I walked back after our 1:00
session, changed into short sleeve shirts, and went out in the courtyard here
at the Clown House for Gavin to ride their bike! It was so nice to be outside and not have to
be bundled up in snow suits. It looks
like the rest of the week will be nice tooJ.
Gavin and I both got such nice cards from Jennifer and Noah
today!! Noah sent Gavin some stickers
that he loves! We will take them to the
clinic tomorrow for after each session.
Thank you guys!! It is so nice to
hear from you. I just wish we lived
closer so we could see each other and watch the boys play!
Hi Sandy,
ReplyDeleteI had the best surprise ever today thanks to your sweet mom! She made my day by bringing me some beautiful flowers. Thank you to all of you! That was the sweetest thing ever! Makes me smile when I look at them. What a great way to start the week at Chuck e Cheese! Believe it or not I use to get up in the play area and climb through the slide etc... Not even sure they still have that at Chuck e Cheese. That tells you how long it's been since I've been there. My kids are too old for that now, haha! Just wait until you get back to Texas, you'll be wearing shorts! Silly Gavin is probably going to try several tricks on you during feeding times but hang in there, if you're consistent he will learn he can't pull one over on you. We can't wait for you to be back in Texas and to come visit us at school. I know Mrs. Nash and I want to love on Gavin! We miss him! Give him a big hug from us. Thank you all again for thinking of me and for my beautiful flowers.
Love, hugs and prayers,
Kandi Long