So its been one week on phase one of the recommended supplements and vitamins and... well as Dave sat on the couch over the weekend, we almost did not want to bring up the topic, fearing the jinx. The conversation started, "do you think its possible to see a difference already?" We know we don't want our optimism to cloud our judgement, we want to keep it real.
The facts: he is sleeping better, not because he is stating such because he is not complaining of fatigue and body aches. On Wednesday Peter wrote a note to his teacher on a sticky pad that he knows he did not do well on the 1st marking period of his report card, but he is looking forward to the rest of the year, and he enjoys having her as his teacher. Ms. G also wrote to us that Peter had a TERRIFIC week and yes she used all caps. Dave and I seem to have a lot more patience with him and I think this is helping as well with everyone stress levels. Peter seems to be very affectionate, he is hugging and kissing. I agree with the social worker in that this is Peters way of saying "thank you" Thank you for caring, thank you for helping. I have found renewed empathy in everything I do and say, with the kids and with Dave. Peter seems to give thought before speaking and he is also opening up to the suggestions of others, where as before he just opposed any advice given. So now we need to decipher is he having ADHD symptomology or 10 year old symptomology. There is also less arguing in general between Peter and his brother, not that they quarreled often but often enough and I see a difference there as well. Chris seems less frustrated by Peter, maybe that is noteworthy as well. Well one week down and ...rest of life to go.
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