Revelations

I have learned some really wonderful things about Noah, and the progress he has made, over the last couple of weeks.

First was my observations of him at the Meadows Harvest Festival. We were all learning how to square dance, and it came time where Noah and a friend of his were the lead or head couple. Carl and I were going to switch with them, but he insisted that he could do it, it was his turn to be the leader. Against my instinct, I yielded and BOY was I amazed!!! Not only did he do all the steps, he did them correctly!!!! Which involved going down to visit the foot couple, a cast off, making a bridge - it was amazing! I learned that I sometimes sell him short in what I think he is capable of doing, and that I need to have more faith in him and give him room to make mistakes... and just be ready to catch him if he falls, but also be willing to let him fly! It was a bittersweet revelation, if that makes any sense...

Secondly, we recently had his bi-annual dental cleaning - which he was actually excited about. We talk about it for about a week ahead of time so he's not 'surprised' when the day comes. He was VERY excited about getting his teeth cleaned! He got up in that chair like it was nothing! He opened is mouth big, he even let her put the chair all the way back AND use the light! He was wonderful the entire time! It was like a different child had accompanied me to the office! He was even ASKING to have films done! Mind you, we were finally able to get films at his LAST appointment after 3 years of trying previously! And it was a HUGE battle! He did so wonderfully, and I am so proud of him. The revelation here is how much personal progress he has made - self control, self confidence, and the ability to TRUST that everything is going to be okay despite his anxiety otherwise. It's really amazing what 6 months at home with mom will do I guess!!! He did so well that we are going to try and do sealants on his 4 adult molars - we're going to 'paint' his teeth - and he's on board with it as long as there are no shots in his teeth...lol.

Math is still a daily struggle. It's the ONLY subject he is resistant to, and almost dreads. The revelation here is that Noah has ALWAYS done things in his own way and in his own time - why should this be any different?

Bottom line - I am SO PROUD of all he has accomplished, and it is so rewarding to see him growing in these ways! YAY!