My son is now in first grade. When he gets off the bus we usually hang out with all the other parents and kids for a bit, enjoying the day and letting the kids blow off a little steam.
Today my son did something I have never seen him do before. He got off bus and started to run and chase and older boy that he did not know. They spontaneously started a game of tag.
Number one, I have never seen my son without being coerced play any physical type game ever. Two, he rarely used to even look at people he did not know. Three, he is running! Laughing! Yelling! Making eye contact with this kid.
I am standing there with tears running down my face. I flashback to age 2 silent, playing on the floor with his trains. Age 3, reciting dialogue from movies and commercials but rarely having meaningful conversations.
Now, handsome and engaging he seeks out other children to play. He is blooming slowly but this is one blossom worth waiting for.
2 comments:
that is f*cking awesome!!!!
sorry for the dirty month, i am a sailor at heart....
but it's really nice to hear good things these days..
tall kelly
Way to go! I know that is such a big step for him.
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