as the visit winds down...

We are at that point in the visit where you are starting to think about the good-byes. Daniel doesn't know what the time frame is for people leaving yet and I have to tell him today that it will be soon.

In the past when we have had visits with my husband's family, he has cried and cried when it was time to leave. Me too, for that matter.

I have trouble, oftentimes, living in the present. Today I will have to model that behavior for Daniel, because I expect him to be upset when he finds out his grandparents and aunt will be leaving. It will be hard for me, because my anticipation of being sad is making me sad now.

BUT, he has made me so very proud. He has adjusted his behavior and willing gone to restaurants and not given us a hard time when we all pile into the minivan. He is willing giving up his ever-present Spongebob, so that his grandmother can watch the Olympics.

He still can't put on clothes without a huge struggle, but everything else is good.

In the last couple of days he is needing more deep pressure from me, so I know it isn't coming easy for him. But not many other people would know.

Last night he wanted to snuggle with me at bedtime, and he fell fast asleep sprawled out on top of me. Like a giant gangly version of that baby we took home from the hospital nearly 8 years ago.

Comments

[Maddy]

You're such a good sharer. I have a gangly one too who also needs to be 'sat on' regularly.
Best wishes

[Scatteredmom]

Sounds like you've had a good visit :) I'd be so proud of Daniel handling the changes so well!

Hope things are going well with you...