The other day, I wanted something from Jax (I don't remember what now) and he wouldn't give it to me. So I pretended to cry to get him to do it (every parent has pulled this trick a time or two right)? I was surprised by his response. He was really concerned and said, "Don't cry mom," "It will be ok". It was actually very sweet and left me feeling guilty. He truly has a pure heart.
Last night we all went to a bonfire. The boys both had a great time, and Jackson eventually wandered away from the adults to "party" with the kids. It's so hard for me to let him have this independence; yet so important to him. In the end he had a fabulous time hanging out with all the kids and was even giggling about it this morning. I am, as always, ever so grateful for the friends we have and the support Jackson gets from so many others.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Just a random update
Jackson is adjusting to being back in school. This fall is particularly challenging as he adapts to a more "middle school"-type schedule changing classes each period. There are a lot of transitions for him to adjust to, but so far he's handling it. At home, I'm giving him a little more "room"; allowing him time to relax, and decompress after school. We haven't pushed the homework.
Last week, he brought home pictures from school of Super Why and the Teletubbies. He was insistent on making a book, even asked me to "get a stapler". So I quickly stapled together some notebook paper in a hastily created "book" and he went to work cutting out the characters, gluing them to the pages and writing his own "story" including his favorite characters. I was thrilled that he wanted to write, and that he stayed with the "project" for a good 15 minutes! The book is really just slapped together and I so wished I had put it together with less primitive supplies, but, I am so proud of it and will cherish it, as this was the first time he really initiated the writing.
Callahan has been trying his best to get Jax on the trampoline with him...Jax sometimes will jump with his brother, but more often answers "No!" when Cal asks him if he wants to jump. Last night, I heard Jax on the trampoline in his half singing, half yelling stimmy voice happily jumping on the trampoline. I have to say that I never expected the level of pure joy that his huge toy has brought my sons. It's a pain in the butt to move when mowing the lawn and was almost impossible to put together, but it's proven to bring hours of fun to both boys.
Today the kids had a great time at the lake with grandma & grandpa. Jackson especially enjoyed the "fast" boat ride, complete with water splashing up on the deck of the boat. Though he was at first obsessed with NOT going back to the house; insistent on staying out on the lake [definitely a moment when autism stole the joy from something for him]. Callahan caught his first fish and got to experience "driving" the boat. He was particularly proud of himself and we were proud of him too!
Last week, he brought home pictures from school of Super Why and the Teletubbies. He was insistent on making a book, even asked me to "get a stapler". So I quickly stapled together some notebook paper in a hastily created "book" and he went to work cutting out the characters, gluing them to the pages and writing his own "story" including his favorite characters. I was thrilled that he wanted to write, and that he stayed with the "project" for a good 15 minutes! The book is really just slapped together and I so wished I had put it together with less primitive supplies, but, I am so proud of it and will cherish it, as this was the first time he really initiated the writing.
Callahan has been trying his best to get Jax on the trampoline with him...Jax sometimes will jump with his brother, but more often answers "No!" when Cal asks him if he wants to jump. Last night, I heard Jax on the trampoline in his half singing, half yelling stimmy voice happily jumping on the trampoline. I have to say that I never expected the level of pure joy that his huge toy has brought my sons. It's a pain in the butt to move when mowing the lawn and was almost impossible to put together, but it's proven to bring hours of fun to both boys.
Today the kids had a great time at the lake with grandma & grandpa. Jackson especially enjoyed the "fast" boat ride, complete with water splashing up on the deck of the boat. Though he was at first obsessed with NOT going back to the house; insistent on staying out on the lake [definitely a moment when autism stole the joy from something for him]. Callahan caught his first fish and got to experience "driving" the boat. He was particularly proud of himself and we were proud of him too!
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