Andrew's Blog

So Andrew had his first day back to school yesterday!! He had a GREAT day. I was expecting him to fall apart when I picked him but surprisingly he was so chipper! No tears or whining at all last night... not your typical Andrew. With his sensory processing disorder he has trouble with transitions and chaotic situations and he has been handling himself so maturely. He started in a new preschool class yesterday with all new teachers, some different students, and even a new 1:1 aide and still had a great day. The teachers told us that he did very well getting around on his own be either sidestepping or holding someone's hand. He did well down the long hallway to the cafeteria and outdoors only to take a break here and there to rest along the wall.

He started back with his regular PT yesterday also. Meaghan said that he did wonderful with following directions and participating willfully in his PT. Of course, she brought Matthew along for some motivation. But otherwise she said they worked really well together and he had a great session! She was please with his progression and we only hope that he can be walking on his own very soon. We're so anxious now after seeing that he is progressing so quickly. We were not expecting him to be getting around on his own at all yet, so this comes with much relief!

When he got home yesterday he had a big package waiting for him that he could not wait to open. We told him who it was from and he literally tore the box apart. (you know who you are & Andrew Thanks you all so much!!!) He tore through the contents and didn't want to do anything but explore the gifts. He was so talkative and spoke so clearly and grown up... we almost hated to put him to bed since he was so enjoyable to be with. No whining or crying at all last night. We commented on how even though we only had little ceasars pizza bread for dinner, that we actually had one of the most enjoyable dinners we've had in.... we don't even know when! The boys were so polite and everyone sat throughout dinner. The boys didn't demand this and that and we were not jumping up every minute to get something for someone or chasing someone to sit back down. The boys told us about their day and took turns talking nicely. They didn't argue or fight once last night!

But anyway, we'll see how he does in therapy and school today. May be a whole nother story.

Happy July 4th Everyone!