Good day again. Spencer was kicking a ball when I told him to, most of the time. I think we are getting closer to pointing. We went to tumbling and he had a good time. At first all the kids were running and he was running and having fun. I saw several other children holding their hands the same way he was, so that was good. I wasn't really worried about that at all, but it was nice to note it's normality. He did the sign for tired about 25 minutes into the class. I know it was the sign because he doesn't usually rub his eyes when he's sleepy. We left. It turns out that Rachel had been crying the whole time in childwatch so it was for the best. He did say hi spontaneously to another woman who was behind us in line. But when we were leaving, I tried to get him to say bye-bye to another mom and little girl and we wouldn't even look at them, he was just kinda spaced out. I hope it was just because he was tired. He had just sat down readily for me to put his shoes on, so I know he was ready to go. Maybe it was nothing. He was also listening really well when we got there, but not so much toward the end. I think he was just exhausted. He almost fell asleep on the ride home, which he only does when he's extraordinarily tired.

When we got home he went to his room and started playing. I undid the velcro on his shoes and told him to take them off and he tried. It took a couple of times and me pulling them slightly off his heals, but he got them off. They seemed tight though, so it's definitely time for new shoes. I need to pick some up tomorrow before we go.

He handed me a block today, and I handed it back. We were playing smash with two cars and I stopped, so he gave me the car so we could continue.

Everything is turning around, except his relationship wiht his dad. Well, that's not really true. They've come a long, long way. To be fair, Spencer has become much more affectionate toward both of us. He just doesn't seem to be excited when Mike comes home. He's not passing toys back and forth yet with him. Granted that's all pretty new with me too. It's just the only thing that doesn't seem to have rocketed forward. I asked Mike if he's work more on it when we return from Memphis. He wasn't really receptive though, he's already got so much on his plate. Maybe we could do some small things, like I'll really talk up his arrival, and Mike can feign super-excitement to be home and see Spencer too. Honestly though, Spencer reacts to Mike the same way that Mike reacts to Spencer. I just don't know if that's normal at this age. Mike is over stressed and quite possibly gives off a "leave me alone" aura that Spencer picks up on as much as I do. I hope things improve for Mike soon.

Oh, and the successfully walked down one stair just holding onto the wall. He tried several times and was very happy when he did it.

I think he pointed to the Ritz pic twice. I gave him crackers both time. He helped make his sandwich at lunch. He loves to help cook.

He threw a few temper tantrums today. Once, as he was ceremoniously throwing himself to the floor, he looked up to see how I was reacting. I was just standing there smiling and he seemed to give up and get up. It was really cute.

He just seemed tired all day. He woke up early, and did the sign to go back to sleep right after he ate. He took a break. I'm sure he didn't go to sleep, but he was resting. When he woke from his afternoon nap, he didn't seem all that rested, even though it was over 2 hours. I think he just woke up out of cycle or something. He fell asleep really quickly tonight. As we put him in bed I said goodnight and caught his eyes (and sadly counted to make sure it was for more than a second or two - I can't wait for the day when I just enjoy my little boy again), he did the hungry sign and I started laughing and he started laughing.

He's soooooooooo fine!!!

My mom is coming tomorrow to take care of them while I pack up the van and run last minute errands. He always recognizes her, but like with Mike, on her arrival he's just like, "huh, you're here, whatever." But then they play and have fun while she's here. I'm sure that doesn't automatically mean he's autistic. Just because he does something that an autistic kid might do, doesn't make him autistic. OMG, an autistic kid would totally spin that knob and Spencer is spinnning that knob, he must be autistic. I'm being ridiculous!!! And worrying myself sick for no reason.

SHIT, we are out of milk. Gonna run and get some. God, I'm almost thinking of denying him milk just to see if he flips out or not. 'Cause an autistic kid would have a real problem with that.' <--sarcasm. I'm going to go get him milk.