Life got a little busy

We haven't taken a vacation yet this year, but somehow the last month got really busy. Too busy to really blog, but it didn't stop me from laying in bed at night thinking of what I'd like to write. If only I'd taken time to write it down! I feel like we just got out of a whirlwind and I wish I could say that it was really exciting, but it was just hectic.

The month started off with B's Nana visiting from Omaha, followed by his 3 cousins a few weeks later. I love having them at our house, around B. He just gets so excited when they're around-even more of a cannonball than normal.

Then my husband's sweet Grandmother passed away. My Mom also flew in for her planned visit at the same time. Throw in his birthday party, a visitation and funeral within 3 days and we both work. So pretty much we had a never ending stream of people in and out of our house from June 5th until 2 days ago, when we had to take my Mom back to the airport. (Which was accompanied by a screaming child  some of the way home yelling "Go get Grandma!! Go DAT WAY!!" as we drove away.)

B just loves having people around. He shows off. He dances for them and has a never ending smile. He loves being read to and having someone that he can tell "Cranky fell down on the tracks" to for the millionth time.

It always amazes me at how much he likes to be around people, but just can't seem to connect with them. He will play in the vicinity of other kids, but rarely try to engage them in play. Occasionally I will see him run towards the kids when they're playing tag, which usually results in them running away from him shrieking and he gets even more excited.

Most of his interaction is saved for me (and sometimes his Daddy). He sits next to me on the couch..sometimes even right on top of me. He "pats" (which is more like light hitting) my arm over and over while watching the ipad. During meals he frequently rubs the arms closest to him or reaches out for you. He seems to long for the security of touch. To know you're right there. He craves hugs..but on his terms..when he's done, he's done. He loves kisses and we are blessed to be frequent recipients of them. One new, unfortunate action is licking. He likes to bend over and lick my knee. I'm pretty sure he's doing this for the shock value. He craves the attention he gets from doing things..good or bad..as his ABA recently explained. So I'm working on not reacting. Sounds WAY easier than it is!

As usual, more work to be done, both on his end and mine. Only another month before he starts school and whole new waves of activity start..but that's another blog for another time.