Summer is here!. The boys are so excited. They want to go to Six Flags so badly. They really have earned it this year, but so far they think we are not going. I was thinking of "springing" it on them at the last minute. I just love the look on their faces when something really excites them. We are going to take the all-purpouse camcorder and record the whole day. Not sure how Bo-Bo (working dog) is going to do, but hopefully by the time we go, Terry will have had time to work long enough with him that he does not go crazy in the crowds. I am really proud of "doogie"! He completed two school years in one this year. So far, if he continues on the path he is on now, he will deffinitely graduate at 15 years old. Although he has scholarships already, I don't believe we will allow him to 'test the water" of the college environment until he is maybe 17. I don't thnk he will be ready emotionally, but we will see. "Drew" has had a very productive school year as well. He has made slow progress in his occupational and speech therapies, but, he has made progress. To me that is the most important thing. We are deffinitely adding socialization therapy to his schedule - for the coming school year. I am hoping we can get him to the point he is comfortable around other children. Some Autistic children never learn this - but I'm so sure he will. I want to do something special for him when he graduates his thearapy (for the summer). I am just thinking maybe a little "vacation" party will help him transition from his "school schedule" to his "summer schedule". He will make the chage better maybe? He has taken to greeting the little girl who moved in next door. He plays with her sometimes, but does not understand when she throws fits. He just stares at her like he has never witnessed anything like this in his life - of course not realizing he threw his own fit an hour before - grin. Maybe it will be good for him by showing him what he looks like when he has fits. If he doesn't like the sounds and crying when she throws one - maybe he will connect that he sounds the same. A mom can hope - anyhow - grin.  At least he recognizes her, and, at times, wants to play with her. This is a step in the right direction. 

Well, have to go find my coffe - will write more tomorrow - or later today.

 

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