I'm a bit scared to mention it in case the bubble bursts, but it's been quite a good week here at Thirlaway Towers. Sure we've had a few tantrums and outbursts but generally things have been good. J had the best swimming session ever on Tuesday with me, and even in his class afterwards he was concentrating and doing well. His coach said that if he can get across the pool she'll move him up to the next lesson, and he's more than capable of it if he can keep his head focused. I was so pleased with him.
And after school yesterday he actually went to a friend's house for tea! First time in months, and certainly the first since the tantrums kicked in big-time. It went really well, no outbursts etc, and the boy's grandad thought J was really sweet when he held out his hand to shake his and said "My name's J, what are you called?". Blimey, he doesn't do that often!
We've been using a timer at the table (for various reasons, not to encourage him to eat quicker), and yesterday morning he ate breakfast in twelve minutes, got dressed in ten and was sitting at the computer by 8.20. A miracle!
Let's see what next week brings, eh?