Anticipation

3 am yesterday morning, I was awoken to a usually welcome sound 'Pitter patter', 'pitter patter' and 'clunk'. "Good morning!" Dawson cheerfully greeted us as he crawled over me, and cuddled up under the blanket between the two of us.

When I was oriented enough to realize it wasn't yet morning, I replied "Time to go to Dawson's bed." When speaking to him at night, we say very little to keep him as relaxed as possible. Off we went, cheerfully back to his bed. On my return to our bed, we prayed "God, PLEASE help him to go back to sleep!" God answered. But not how we hoped.

I took the shift from 3 - 5, Terry took over at 5.

Why? You ask? God only knows! Our guess is that it was the first day back at school and he could sense something was going on. We never told him that he would be going to school the next day. With him and his lack of time concept, we need to tell him about upcoming events just before they happen. It kinda sucks not being able to anticipate things with him, but we have learned that this is a much better option than telling him in advance.

The report from the school was that he almost fell asleep during singing time. No wonder! He was great the rest of the day. The respite worker said that he appeared 'high' as he was crazy all afternoon! He went to sleep really well the next night, though! Something to be thankful for!

The great part is that school has started once again and he is loving every minute of it! Thank God for great staff for Dawson at school who work incredibly hard to make his days awesome!

How are you spending your time today? Are you making a positive difference in someone's life? A smile might be all it takes. Or helping the elderly lady put the coin into her cart at the grocery store (I had that opportunity the other day, and what a blessing it was to me!!) Or being cheerful at your job? Have an awesome one! -S