For example, when I think of Lila Grace playing upstairs, I have a vivid picture of her putting markers in the toaster. When people ask what her favorite activity is, I quickly report that toasting markers is top of her list. More than not she is sitting on the table but a few nights ago I caught her sitting appropriately while methodically arranging her markers. I don't know what the draw is but after watching her do it countless times, there is clearly a goal in mind.
While Lila was toasting markers, I was working with Adeline on sensory issues. During her last OT session, we pulled out shredded paper. At first she wouldn't touch it but thanks to that patience of her therapist she would reach out and touch a piece. After praising, distracting and tying the paper to all of her favorite toys, Adeline was touching, pulling and removing the shreds from her play space. I tried to follow it up with a mini session before bed and was quite successful. I was surprised how little it bothered her. Of course, I had to work on my issues of having it spread to one end of her room to the other.
The night ended with bottles on the floor. Both girls fell apart which meant either bottles on the floor or one cries while I feed the other. It was kind of cute how they snuggle up to one another.
These are the moments that make me smile at the end of the day.
