In contrast to my last post, Marcus was awesome at the Park Avenue festival today. I prepped him a bit by asking him to imagine how nice it would be for a mom and her son to walk down the avenue together taking in all the artwork and crafts (a kind of impromptu social story). I could see a light bulb go off in his eyes. I had a feeling it would be a good walk and it was!
He was really charming as we walked down the street looking at booths. He pointed out jewelry he thought I would like, found some purses for me, and found some really cool handmade soap that we came back to buy on our way home. I didn't have to say no or call his name to find him at all. What a pleasure.
We met my friend Julia half way through for some food and he was a real gentleman with her. Some too loud voice and some interrupting, but he was on his game. On our walk after eating, he stopped for a free sample of mango smoothie. Imagine my pride when he came back with three, one for each of us! Marcus really is a sweet young man. I hate that that part gets overshadowed by his behavior so much. I almost forgot that we caught him peeing out of his second floor bedroom window this week!
He was really charming as we walked down the street looking at booths. He pointed out jewelry he thought I would like, found some purses for me, and found some really cool handmade soap that we came back to buy on our way home. I didn't have to say no or call his name to find him at all. What a pleasure.
We met my friend Julia half way through for some food and he was a real gentleman with her. Some too loud voice and some interrupting, but he was on his game. On our walk after eating, he stopped for a free sample of mango smoothie. Imagine my pride when he came back with three, one for each of us! Marcus really is a sweet young man. I hate that that part gets overshadowed by his behavior so much. I almost forgot that we caught him peeing out of his second floor bedroom window this week!
I loved having lunch with Marcus! Every time I do anything with him, he asks about Harry and then asks me questions--he's not a "focus on me" kind of kid--he's quite kind!
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