Poor Josh...I've neglected his playtime at the park this week because of the kitchen remodel. He has adjusted to our new routine of driving the 2 blocks to school. We usually walk but once we get to school, the park is right outside the gate and he'll want to stay & play with Amber and Alex. I've noticed that Joshua is adapting to change more easily without tantrums (although those were rare). His teachers were happy to report his great progress and they were surprised how much he talks when I'm around. They invited me to spend some time during his school so they actually see how much he talks & interacts.

Josh's teacher was excited to share about him interacting with a little girl. They showed a video about how to talk to someone by looking at the person's eyes and speaking in a clear voice etc. When walking to the playground, Joshua looked at the little girl and said, "Hi Rachel." The teachers' said they don't speak out loudly or excitedly because it startles the kids but they were gesturing wildly as if to say, "Did you see that?" It was great to hear that Josh is listening, understanding and applying what he learned...I got a little teary. It seems like such a simple thing but it's a big deal to know he has improved so much.