I’m not sure why this video is so huge and I’m not able to shrink it without researching more, but for now I want to share an update about Jonah, and this video is the best way to show so many things…
…like coming inside Andy’s apartment again on our visits, often straight from Anderson with not even one loop first – to rummage through the cabinets and refrigerator for food, asking for one thing after the next…
…and sitting down on the floor in the living room with his fidget cube to watch Disney’s original Jungle Book, his current favorite movie. With an attention span, quiet hands, calm body, and a happy face. It’s been a great few months for him.
And afterwards, to take my hand and ask “tickle?” – which means he wants mama to lie down with him on Andy’s big blue bed. And so we do, he bounding onto the bed, scrambling under the covers. “Blanket?” he asks as I settle next to him. And so I stretch both blanket and sheet up to his neck, and he pulls a pillow to cover his head, and he turns to face me so I can just barely see him smiling beneath the pillow. Then he says “scratch?” and I massage and scratch his shoulders and back. He sometimes giggles, but usually calms quickly and often even falls asleep.
This is my new favorite time with Boo, for I haven’t been able to lie next to him like this in nearly 6 years, and it is precious to me. I feel comfortable and safe in his presence again; he hasn’t aggressed toward me in what seems like a year. I’m not here to declare he’ll never do it again, for he’s still got his bad days and the occasional take-down and school or in his residence. For the most part, though, it’s an ascension – from him demanding car ride after car ride, refusing to go into Andy’s apartment, attacking us in the car, all of it.
The months have stretched out quickly and I haven’t meant to let the blog go like this. No news here is usually good news, but I’ll always come back with an update. I’ve got more to say about my birth family, particularly my new big sister, who is 9 years older than me and just like me in so many weird ways. We even dress alike. I’m so grateful I found her!
And of course, new pics of Boo:
Happy Summertime, my peeps! We’ll be back…
This brings me such joy and peace for you! I’m over the moon with happy for you. Enjoy your precious Boo 🙂
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I’m glad things are going well! I was just thinking of you this morning and hoping that you would update soon 🙂
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I’m so glad everything seems to be stable and calm. I appreciate that I helped to spur an update 😉
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How wonderful, Amy! Wonderful for Jonah to be calm and happy. Wonderful for you and Andy to exhale and enjoy your son. Wonderful that your mom can hug him and spend time with her beloved grandson in Andy’s apartment. Thanks for sharing this good news about Jonah and the good news about your loving relationship with your sister. If anyone deserves this peace and happiness, it is you. Enjoy every minute of it, my friend.
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lovely
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Love the new name of the blog Amy and great video too. Jonah is certainly making progress. I am so glad you get to spend more time with him and enjoy his company. Love “the sisters” photo! I have recently traced my nephew’s birth mother for him and I spoke to her yesterday. We are going to help him meet her. He will have a couple of half sisters both with similar needs to his own. The wheel keeps turning 🙂 X
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I wanted to say Happy Birthday! I hope your summer was good and stayed on a positive track. The update on Jonah was so good to read and I hope we all hear more good news from you soon. I hope you’re well and I’m happy for you that you found your sister. I hope that relationship continues to flourish!
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