Damn...he is so cute!!!


Looks like we're on the road to RDI.
Suddenly I'm nervous.
I think because the success totally depends on Sean and I. I think the real pressure comes from the fact that the consultant we'll be working with will be depending on us to commit 110%. We will be the first family she works with after travelling to Houtson for certification in May. Her "Supervisory Family".
Of course, our plan is to give 150% to this process. But still...we have to change the way we speak to him, the way we play with him. And there will be alot of videotaping. It's unnerving - our parenting and interactions being on "display" like that for the consultant to view and ensure we're on the right track, on the right level...
Exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. So now we start saving. Cause it ain't cheap either!!

We had a great day today. We went to Cuy's school for an integration meeting to set new goals for him. He is doing extremely well cognitively, so the resource consultant has set goals centered around relationship building and self help. We're pleased with that.

We also had just a lovely afternoon together. Kids were happy. Daddy was home (working - but home).
It was beautiful outside as well so kids played hockey with daddy on the driveway.
I'm fairly sure Cuy will not be a hockey player. He just cannot grip the stick with 2 hands, so he single handedly stick handles. He tries, and he's playing with his Dad and his brother. This time last year we weren't sure he'd be particiapting like he is. It sure is nice.




My Favourite Part Of Today:
We had dinner together. The four of us at the big table. Cam and Cuyler usually eat at their little table together because we feed them around 4:30 (they jusy can't wait any longer than that). But today we all ate together. Cuyler was teasing Sean that his milk was a "juicebox!". He'd would laugh hysterically when Sean would reply "It's not a juicebox - it's milk!"
And after supper we hung out at the table. Cam decided to do some sheets in his workbook. Cuy decided to watch. For some reason I think that this will be a favourite memory for a long time. It's remarkable how intelligent both my kids are. Autism aside - Cuy's a smart kid. They both are. And as we sat there just hanging out - I felt so blessed. And I was so glad that I was able to take it in a appreciate the moment.
There again - how the little things mean so much.