Let the sun shine in

    It's time for another update! Lukas turned 3 on April 18th. We took him to Tweetsie Railroad for the day and we all had a blast! He has made so much progress since we went a little less then a year ago. He waited nicely in lines (before one of us would have to hold a place in line and one would have to run around with Lukas.) Last year, he didn't show very much interest in the train, but this year he smiled and was thrilled to be on it. Last year, we had to get him something to eat outside of the park because we knew he wouldn't eat what they had. This year he sat nicely at a table and ate. The best part for me was him riding the merry go round. He use to have a hard time gripping on and seemed bored with it. This year he SMILED, gripped on well, and looked around with wonder! I cried! He rode tons of rides like last year and was even upset when we left because he wanted to stay. Magical day.

   Lukas exited early intervention and has just finished his first week of therapists coming into his private preschool to work with him. He will be working with a speech therapist, an occupational therapist and a special education teacher. I am so grateful that his preschool is so wonderful, accommodating and inclusive. It's exactly what Lukas needs and he adores school. Today was Mom's Day at school where they did a performance for all of the mothers. Gone are the days of me worrying if Lukas will be OK on the stage. Each time he has always done great. He knows exactly what he is supposed to be doing. I can't wait for the day when he is able to sing along. Always always always presume competence.


   There is no huge statement in this blog post. Only that Lukas is doing well, progressing, learning new things, and branching out with foods. He has totally changed my perspective on life and made me a much better person. I look forward to waking up with him everyday and love him just the way he is.