Catching up

Things have been absolutely crazy here. The past month involved starting a new preschool, Jason going away for a couple weeks on a course, my dad coming up from Ottawa, a visite from my mom, a weekend at the in-laws, and a final visite from my dad and Marion. In some ways I see Nathan's progressions and in other ways I see him getting worse. I'm really hoping this is just because of all the transitions and new things.. oh.. I forgot, he also has a new ASW working with him.

He has been doing more oral stims, sloshing spit around his mouth / tongue. Sticking his tongue in and out.. other oral things, sound makings etc. And his side gazing has come out more as well. He's doing well controlling his frusterations when we try to break his rigidness.. but its hard. It's hard on us. To see him this way, the struggles he is dealing with within school and at home.

The other day in preschool he had a turn with the scissors and he drew then cut out a sword, with handle, hilt and blade. Very impressive :D He loves swimming and is getting the rules down that he can go by himself without the help of a TA. Tomorrow we are going on a field trip. I volenteered my time to go with them, and I can't wait!! We're going to the country pumkin ( a place we have gone numerous times as a family ). It will be his first time on a bus, and I can't wait to see his face :) And watch him with his peers.

Nathan handled himself very well with his daddy gone for that length of time. He did say that he missed him. And asked throughout on and off "where's daddy?". He showed some behaviors, but nothing serious enough that a little time out didn't calm him down. Feeding is still on going, but we are making huge progress! He's had scrambled eggs, cheese whiz, mashed potatoes, fish sticks, and lucky charms with milk in it, some noodles, but he isn't fond of those at all! And the other day at Timmies' he asked for a donut.. he had 2 bites before he couldn't take it anymore. That was his first donut, ever!

We had a short, but busy visit with the in-laws, and I had a chance to talk to Jason's mom and sister. I feel good that I was able to add some insight, and so very proud of Nathan, for them to see him and know him a bit more. I encourage you to ask questions, and add support. We love you :) We all fell in love with the babies. And had our share of snuggles and cuddles. Even Nathan showed love and gentleness and concern. There was only one situation that had me concerned when the babies were crying, Nathan put his hands over his ears and was crying himself asking for it to stop. Once he passed that, he was fine.. and continued to be fine when the babies would cry again.

We are have a fabulous time with Dad and Marion. It always goes so quickly though.. I insist we need one more day!!! Maybe next year :( I'll have to get on their case about that. I'm sure I'm leaving things out.. and I am going to try and post more often, so when I do post it isn't so long and scattered. I can add more detail on what is going on :)