Brags?

[macchiatto]

Hope it's OK that I start a brag thread for the week.

Leo had a ton of anxiety about going to a social skills camp this summer (it's just for a couple of weeks since his Dx and the camp info were pretty last-minute before the deadline). For a while he kept trying to insist that he would NOT go. But he did well in his screening interview and then last week when we had an evening of parent/camper orientation at the camp, he did well. When I asked afterward if he thinks he'll enjoy it, he said, "Well ... maybe not *enjoy* it ... but it's OK." Progress! (And honestly, DH and I were impressed and think once he has the full camp experience, that he'll have a good time.) 

[mamaturtle]

Last night, DS and I went to go pick up DS's ADHD meds. I have been nervous about the side effects and getting DS to take it and how to do it. The pharmacist showed me the pills and said I could have DS swollow it or crush it in milk. There was no need for chocolate pudding. I told her I was more nervous for DS.

This morning, I was getting ready for work and getting DS ready for daycare. I was making it harder than it was. I was thinking back to when I had to take allergy pills that were much bigger than DS's pills when I was 9.

I told DS he had to take a sip of water and then put the pill in his mouth and take another drink of water to swallow it. He did it! This is day 1, so I am still nervous.

[freezorburn]

DS "graduated" from preschool last week. The kids had to jump over a yarn-bombed log as part of the ceremony.

Last year he was scared to leave my lap even while watching the older kids go. This year he couldn't wait to jump!

But the real brag is when it was his friend's turn (omg, DS has a friend!), and that friend didn't want all the attention on him and wouldn't leave his mom. I suggested DS help him (they are allowed to jump together if they want). DS got up to encourage his friend. I was so proud of him! The friend ended up figuring out he could do it by himself, but it was so great to see DS reaching out to encourage another child.