Today was the day I've been waiting for...the day I've been praying for! I am so proud of my boy!
Even though the situation at first he was extremely frustrated and lashed out, he was able to recognize the need to go and calm down! PROGRESS!!!!!
What happend was his cousin was over for a sleepover and it was time for him to go home. One reason was because I was sick, and the other because the two boys were getting a bit carried away and I had had enough...so it was time to bring Quinton home. Well these reasons were not good enough for Ben, as it never is.....he never except anything unless it makes sense to him, and Mom and Dad simply having enough is not it....so after a screaming event that included the cherished words "I HATE YOU"...seems to be the go to these days...some throwing of articles and punching of some walls and slamming of doors....he grabbed his scooter and HELMET...yes helmet without being told...this to is PROGRESS!!! He left....
I didn't speak to him the whole time he was ranting...didn't even ask him where he was going....mistake ....I was hoping not.
15 minutes went by and he came back...walked in the door and said "Sorry Mom for the way I behaved" .......what....I was shocked...but very pleased! I told him thank you for the apology, and asked him where he went...."Places...I just needed to calm down Mom"
This is such a huge day for Him....He recognized the need to calm down....facilitated that need and did something that helped him achieve that goal....then came home and Apologized!!!!!!!!
This is such progress I can't even tell you! And then if that wasn't enough, tonight after watching a movie together he reached over gave me a hug and said "goodnight Mom, I love you"
WOW....I am one happy proud Mom.
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