Making New Friends

Alex had a pretty great week. There is no other way to say it. He had a great few days at school, but since I had my surgery on Friday, he stayed with Grandpa and Grandma all day.

At school, they are preparing for a party they are having next week by making paper mache things. I was quite surprised that Alex took to this gooey task like a champ! He is also Friend of the Week next week, which means he will be bringing in his favorite book, "Sneetches", to share with his class.

This week I also got a great update from his teacher about the progress he is making with her. Instead of a summary, I will just copy/paste the message here:

"... the other day Alex shared his journal and he sat in my lap to share it! .. the other kids like to do that and he obviously did what they did but not everyone sits with me so I thought it was really special that he was comfortable enough to do that! ... and that very same day he gave me a hug goodbye as the bus kids were leaving. I was by the door (as I often am) and lots of the kids give me a hug and he did the same! Anyway, I thought that was pretty cool! As you know, we all love to celebrate his growing in a variety of ways!"

I am glad that he is starting to show how much he trusts her by showing her it is ok for them to touch. I think this is how he gets across trust with people, by showing them that they can touch him or hug him and if he is ok with it, he trusts them. This was a victory not just for Mrs. Harger, but for Alex as well, because he is learning how important it is to have a good relationship with your teacher.

Since I have been in quite a bit of pain from my surgery, Alex was able to go over to Aunt Amy and Uncle Andy's house yesterday into today (Saturday into Sunday). He had SO MUCH FUN! They went up to visit some of Andy's family, and Alex made a new friend named Lauren. They apparently chased after each other, played with Nerf guns, went to the store, watched a movie, and all sorts of other guy stuff. The only picture Amy could get was one of them having a "tickle fight":

Yup. That's our Alex, being tickled by Lauren. He had to give Lauren the typical "let me get used to you" time, just checking him out, then once they were friends, they were INSTANT friends. I am so glad that while I was laid up, Alex was able to have a blast.

Now I have to go back to cuddling with my favorite nurse ever. He periodically checks my belly button, proclaims that my belly button still has an owie, and gives me a hug and kiss. That is the best medicine ever.