Photo of John at around age 2. He is now 7 years old and still struggling with utensils!
I had plans to start this new year by writing lots of helpful, informative posts about living with a child with SPD....but honestly, I'm usually so tired that when I do get to visit with my computer, I don't want to dwell on issues past....issues dealt with. I don't want to think about my life and how I'm coasting through.....however, I must admit I am quite pleased with myself on how well I'm coping with everything. So, really, I just want to give myself a pat on the back and climb into bed and sleep.
But honestly, things really are running very well. I've let go of my wish for silence and order and actually, I've let go of living my life the way I want. The kids get to jump and scream when they please, eat what they want (with the occasional veggies sneaked in)....they can even eat the way they want...yes, we've settled (the kids and I) into a pretty crazy routine with trampolines in the living room and pillows flying all over the place, and the african savanna blocking our way to the dinning table and dirty children eating spaghetti by shovelling it in their mouths with uncoordinated fingers...okay, only John does this. Kate just never eats supper. This is my family...and yes, I want it too change, but....maybe next year?
I wish I could make everything just perfect for everyone, but this is how perfect it can be right now. John spends his day at school, forcing himself to "adapt" to their philosophies, doing things that are so hard for him....all day long. When he comes home, I want him to relax. I want to give him the place to just be and to sometimes fall knowing that we are there to catch him and no matter what, we love him just the way he is.
