16 July 2008

Tough morning

Rough morning. Julia did not want to get going. She delayed on getting dressed, getting hair and teeth done, on getting out the door. We wound up taking the car and putting on shoes and socks in the car. There doesn't seem to be a why here apart from her general good behavior for the last few days and two little pets which are on top of the frig until her gets enough stickers on her behavior/work chart. She was between anger and frustration, and trying to please us last night as we praised her for being patient for waiting for her little pet. We did have to correct her a number of times, but she tried really hard to calm down and be patient.

So, was that it? Maybe.

Even her delay this morning was not so bad. I wanted to walk to the bus but driving was not so bad. The bad part started when she sat on the ground and said she didn't want to go to camp, thank you. One of the parents later commented on how clear and articulate Julia is in her anger. Okay, that is true. She tells it like it is and this morning she didn't like me and didn't want to do what I ask.

I just called camp and the bus counselor said that after 15 minutes she was smiling and fine. She is being a bit quieter than usual at camp, but no problem. They will call if anything comes up. (What a great place!).

Ah, something that just slipped my mind -- today is Julia's half birthday and we were going to make a big deal about it because she finally understands about birthdays. After OT this afternoon, I was going to take her to buy a little cake, cook her favorite bok choi supper, and give her a present. I hope that her afternoon mood can take that.

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