Snowed in

It has certainly been an intense winter this year. Today, all four of us are home and home "alone" because therapy was canceled due to the weather. It's almost like a vacation day. Hubby is working from home but it feels kind of like our saturdays used to. It's hard to believe that we used to spend days like this. We always had activities - playdates, errands etc. but we did have days here and there where the boys and I never left the house. We don't have that anymore. Our weekends are bizarre, busy and fast-paced now. Saturday is the only day that we don't have anyone extra in our house - no, scratch that - we have our pca here most evenings. Both hubby and I have to do therapy with B on saturdays and it takes up the majority of the day. Then on Sundays, we have a full schedule from 11:30 - 6. Downtime? No. Not so much.

I debated trying to do a little therapy with B. I have all the programming and the training to do it and it might help him stay on track. Instead, I thought it'd be nice to see what a true day "off" does for him. I've wondered if he'd be better off having a full day free of therapy from time to time. We'll see. He's never really "off"... it's not like we just let him do whatever he wants all day with no consequence and no interaction from us. We're still very aware of what he needs to be doing and not doing. But he isn't having to do any ABA trials (i.e. do this and you'll get this).

We've had a good day. Low-key. No major meltdowns (other than the bath which I'm hoping is a stage that will pass). Kind of relaxing. Lots of train and car play for both kids.

Plus, B had a fabulous day yesterday. He is definitely doing so much better with the crying and tantrums. He seems happier and more engaged in general and continues to cruise through his stuff. Phew! So he deserves a little break.

I guess we'll find out tomorrow if it helps or hurts him... that is, of course unless we're completely snowed in again.