She's smiling!

monkey
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She's smiling! Oct 20, 2016 6:13:23 GMT moo and larsti like this

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Post by monkey on Oct 20, 2016 6:13:23 GMT

LO was up before me this morning

My shower wasn't interrupted

She was dressed before I had finished in the shower (no shouting, screaming or banging around)

She miraculously managed to put her own socks on (hasn't managed this for about 6 months)

She's asked for something different for breakfast

but then had the same as she always does

So far, it's calm.

She's excited, jumping around and looking forward to something

She's going to a day centre for children with complex needs - as respite

Suspect some of it is anxiety but I'm enjoying the peace.

Mum to BD (12) and AD (8)

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She's smiling! Oct 20, 2016 8:34:39 GMT monkey likes this

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Post by topcat on Oct 20, 2016 8:34:39 GMT

I'm tingling! That must feel amazing Monkey! Perhaps knowing she does not have to face school for the time being is having a positive effect? Well done for creating the environment she could be a clam (for a moment) in! Go LO!!

...so was just going to correct "be a clam" but I think I like it...

Last Edit: Oct 20, 2016 8:35:58 GMT by topcat

Mum to DS Brains (15) and DD LittleE (14) with DH my hero

moo Administrator Posts: 10,339	She's smiling! Oct 20, 2016 10:49:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by moo on Oct 20, 2016 10:49:00 GMT Xx Hugs xx Xx moo xx
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monkey ASB Married Adopter Posts: 669	She's smiling! Oct 20, 2016 20:15:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by monkey on Oct 20, 2016 20:15:05 GMT and she had a really good day. As one of the more able children she was given some jobs and responsibilities which really boosted her self esteem.
	Mum to BD (12) and AD (8)

mudlark ASB Married Adopter Posts: 2,525	She's smiling! Oct 20, 2016 20:56:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mudlark on Oct 20, 2016 20:56:58 GMT oh really wonderful to hear.... I am so pleased for you. xxx
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leo Moderator Single Adopter Posts: 1,119	She's smiling! Oct 20, 2016 22:06:42 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by leo on Oct 20, 2016 22:06:42 GMT Really pleased you have all had a good day.
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damson ASB Married Adopter and Section 20 Parent Posts: 1,273	She's smiling! Oct 21, 2016 22:05:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by damson on Oct 21, 2016 22:05:58 GMT Good for the day centre. May she return there soon, and give you another breather.
	Mum to AS (18) at home and AD (19) staying put in foster care.

esty ASB Member Single Adopter Posts: 888	She's smiling! Oct 22, 2016 7:49:18 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by esty on Oct 22, 2016 7:49:18 GMT Definitely gives a clue about how she feels about school and a good pointer in the direction you made need to go if only temporarily.
	Mum to AS Big Fish (19, 16 years at home) and AS Little Minnow (13, almost 6 years at home), came separately, and now a wonderful, feisty horse who lets me escape from kids with attitude and the drudgery of disability services and a top of the range adapted van provided by the council fulfilling their legal requirements!

caledonia ASB Single Adopter Posts: 623	She's smiling! Nov 1, 2016 12:45:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by caledonia on Nov 1, 2016 12:45:54 GMT DD always copes better when she given jobs to do - boosts her self esteem as someone wants her help and thinks she is good enough to help and get it right. Sounds like a return visit is in order. Cale x
	Mum to 2 teenagers - DS, Thistle (16) and DD, Chanter (15)

Post by monkey on Oct 20, 2016 6:13:23 GMT

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