Catching Up
In the month of February all three kids and I had the flu. (Me twice, yay!) Jake didn't complain much but he was very lethargic and compliant - sure signs he didn't feel well. One day, at the height of his flu, he slept from 11 a.m. until 7 a.m. the next morning. And when he woke up he was a different kid.
You see, Jake has been known to be obstinate. And irritable. And defensive. Like a typical 6-year-old, some people ask. No, not like a typical 6-year-old, unless that 6-year-old is Mel Gibson.
But truly since that day he has been sweet, gracious, helpful. He sits and practices his alphabet, he colors, he cleans up after himself (and others), he plays with Abby. He hugs.
I'm not saying the 24-hour nap and his behavior are actually related, but if I ever have to pinpoint the time his little brain and body finally synchronized, it was that Tuesday morning.
You see, Jake has been known to be obstinate. And irritable. And defensive. Like a typical 6-year-old, some people ask. No, not like a typical 6-year-old, unless that 6-year-old is Mel Gibson.
But truly since that day he has been sweet, gracious, helpful. He sits and practices his alphabet, he colors, he cleans up after himself (and others), he plays with Abby. He hugs.
I'm not saying the 24-hour nap and his behavior are actually related, but if I ever have to pinpoint the time his little brain and body finally synchronized, it was that Tuesday morning.
posted by Romine Family at 10:55 AM
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