Our fall continues to go well- I feel truly blessed that Sam finally seems settled in school and is enjoying himself. I'm seeing many changes in him that I never missed before, but it seems good to have him doing some things that maybe other parents take for granted.
For example, he talks about what happens in school a lot more than he ever did. Not all of it is negative, although he does like to talk about what happens when one of the other kids in the class gets in trouble. Yesterday he told me about how there is a field trip planned for after the holidays to the Empire State Plaza. I like how he's made a place for himself in his class, and he talks about interacting with his classmates.
He's also asking about a lot more "normal" kid things. He saw a commercial the other day for a stuffed Rudolph the red nosed reindeer that can be made at "Build-a-Bear Workshop". He wanted to know if there was one around here and could we go sometime! He's been talking about wanting to watch Christmas specials on TV and listen to Christmas music. He's excited for me to get the decorations out. In years past, he enjoyed these things, but he never seemed to actively participate- it was always someone else's idea.
About the only issue we are having currently is concerning "back talk". He lets you know he's displeased with what is being said by talking back in a stern voice. This is a great improvement over throwing things or knocking things over! Still, we will work on diminishing this behavior and replacing it with something more appropriate. We can use Rudolph as an incentive!
I'm really seeing so many positive changes- it's great! Often when things go along tranquily, I get complacent and just ride with it. I'm not naive enough to think we won't hit a rough patch now and then, but the good thing about this school situation he's in is that I have confidence they can handle it and move ahead. I really don't want things to go too well, lest the "powers that be" think he's doing well enough to leave the program next year.
We are looking forward to the holidays and spending time with family and friends. We're having a big family gathering here for the first time in many years, and Sam's got a few little cousins to play with. We are even going to take him to New York City for a day trip! I guess New York City doesn't seem so daunting after Disney World in August!
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