At least, according to Spencer. Yesterday, he took his Madagascar book and held it up to the TV screen. He then pointed at the book and then the TV. I got that he wanted to watch the movie. But, the best he is going to do will be a couple of "Penguins of Madagascar" cartoons off of on demand. I got it, really I did. However, we don't have the movie with us and I wasn't about to let him veg in front of the TV. Poor thing got so upset. He kept looking at me like I was the stupidest person he had ever met. I guess he figured since he let me watch my beloved Saints on Sunday, I should repay the favor. I think I already paid for my dose of TV. Right at kickoff, he hands me his shoes and wants to go for a golf cart ride. Of course, we go. Then we came home. I got to watch a little of the second quarter and the end of the game. He was so good! He played in his room and ventured out for drinks and snacks. He doesn't like watching football with me, as I yell and scream at the players, jump up and down, you get the picture. I even made him some gluten-free vegan chocolate chip cookies (they are good, really.)
Friday, Spence got a star at Brain Balance for wonderful work on the balance beam. Yippee! He has been working on the balance beam pretty well, but he is rather hesitant with any direction other than forward. And yesterday, he got another star for great listening. Yep, we are getting on board now. We are currently on the waiting list for the hippo therapy and I have a call in to another therapist to discuss some more options.
Maybe one day I'll start a sentence, "Remember back when Spencer was autistic...."
It can happen.
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