Memorial Day, Remembering

So, Today was a MUCH better day :) Thanks for all of the thought and prayers. We woke up at 7:30am, and were ready to go to church by 8:45am. Yeah, we were a few minutes late, but it was all good. Kids got ready without complaint, and it was a nice ride to church. We're listening to Narnia on CD, and the kids are liking it. Amazing how different one day can be from the other.

Jake was very sorry and happy. He was trying to do everything he could think to make it up to me. Pleasant, mild, loving child. I know some of you offered opinion that it was O.D.D, but I read up on it a little, and it doesn't really seem to fit. He's not defiant to be defiant. He truly thinks that he's got a reason. It's some kind of perceived injustice when he gets upset. That total lack of social standards. And I know that it's somewhat typical for high functioning autistics to have violent outbursts. Mostly, when Jake is in control of his situation, he's a very happy, loving child.

Anyway, enough of that. It was a good day. Church was good. Kids were well-ish behaved during Sacrament. Jim didn't wanna sit still, but did fine enough. I got the kids to primary, and was bad, and skipped Sunday School and chatted with my buddy Lesa. It was a combined meeting for Priesthood and Relief Society, taught by the bishop. He talked about how doing those little, small daily spiritual routines things (scriptures, prayer, quiet pondering) will allow us to have the foundation for our testimony. Anyway, it was a very good lesson :)

We headed home, had lunch, and I took an hour nap. We watched some Dr Who, did some chores, then spent the rest of the day watching shows and playing. It was a relaxing day, and I so needed one :)

I told Jake that he could do 2 big jobs around the house, and earn his electronic privileges back for Monday. He agreed. First big job was to detail the downstairs bathroom. And it really does look nice. Second job was to do 8 loads of laundry (yeah, I totally have that many loads waiting...). When he went to bed, he was on load #4. So he's just got 4 more loads tomorrow, and he's off ban. I had a stack of index cards full of jobs for him to choose from. I was hoping that he'd get the laundry (yeah!) and the suburban. hehe. I need my truck cleaned out on the inside :)

I have plans to go to Kari's house tomorrow after lunch with Eme, and have a "spa day". Should be a good time. And I know that Laurie invited us to dinner on Monday, but I haven't heard any updates in a few days, so don't know if that's gonna pan out. Hope so, cause they move in June.

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This layout is by Melisa! What a fantastic job you did. Such a sweet, cute little boy - :) Thanks for the layout, my dear :)