Notes -

[kyburg]

I suspect we may see a complete reset of this behavior next Monday, but for this morning?

Our little guy knows his routine well enough to predict the next steps in the morning. Dad gets dressed, Mom gets dressed - packs the lunches, gets her badge on, her keys out...then Dad gets ready to go to work, then does...and about ten minutes later, he and I get into the car and go.

This morning, just a few whimpers - he really does not like being separated from either of us (this is good, don't want to see that change overmuch) - but after having a word with him while being held by another daycare worker - "I'll see you tonight, okay? Dad will come and get you later. Everything is okay." And then I looked down, saw some toys in a box and asked "Want to play with some toys?" It was as if a switch has been thrown. OH. I'm okay. Got it.

That got a quick nod, he hopped down and started playing. No more tears. WIN.

Yesterday, he not only ate lunch (in addition to the onigiri I'm sending with every day as insurance), he slept at the center. This is HUGE.

I am so ready for some routines. I'm sure he is too. Sis and her family are coming in Sunday for some holiday family time in the afternoon - I'm going to start working a bit more of that in, but not too much. Six months. That's plenty for now.

Last night, he couldn't wait for dinner and just marched through the rest of the night time routines of bath, settle in with some television on Mom's lap, fall asleep and he slept through the night without any pop-ups. (Jim crashed too, but that's another story.)

I colored Easter eggs and played a couple of hours of Sims before going to bed, thank you very much. It's a very structured life, but so far so good.

Jim's got him in on Monday for his ped appointment (yup, he brain-farted the date) - he needs another immunization for day care, the mennigitis one (oh well), so that's going to go over well (not). I've told Jim to tell him what to expect - it's pretty clear he understands most of what's being said, and if he's warned up front something is coming (he's going to school, dinner is in a few minutes, bath time soon, etc), he does much better with the transition.

I really want to get some answers on his thyroid status.

Which reminds me - I need to remind Jim to get the records for Monday from the endocrinologist....

Comments

[jrittenhouse.livejournal.com]

He probably like the certainty of a new routine, after all the 52-pickup stuff he's been going through. Really, he sounds like a very good kid. And telling him in advance is a VERY VERY good idea (personal experience on this).

[elfwench.livejournal.com]

Wow! Sounds like things are going great! And he's picking up on English? I'm so happy for you. {{hugs}}

[sekl.livejournal.com]

Yay for routines.

[amilyn.livejournal.com]

You guys are doing GREAT--all three of you!

[nagasvoice.livejournal.com]

It's my belief that routines really help little kids set their internal clocks; much better for good deep sleep, for instance. Sound sliek you guys are doing a great job of setting and keeping reliable, structured days for him, which he may need more than most.

[poetpaladin.livejournal.com]

It sounds like basic little kid stuff! I'm so glad he's adjusting! :)

[drlaurac.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear he's settling in so quickly! Must be that he has AWSOMECAKES for parents!

[moropus.livejournal.com]

I'm glad this is going so well for everyone.

[dandelion-diva.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad things are going well. Love this post. :)