To the Mall and Back Again

Dominic seemed focused on riding the "roller coasters" at the Mall of America, so we went on Sat. He was pretty adventurous, but not very patient - I'll accept that. We went on the Tree Swing ride - little chairs that fly around attached to a large metal Tree. I've read about kids with autism having problems with balance or sounds but that doesn't seem to be Dominic's issue.

His big issue was leaving and going to IKEA - lots of screaming and cryingeven though I explained the schedule ahead of time. Then the kids playland was full, and by the time I figured out that's what he wants, and waited in line to get him in, it was time to go. Sigh. So we waited around for awhile - bought some food like these fabulous little cookies I'm having right now - and of course there was more crying when we left.

We had some tired boys when we got home, so after dinner and a bit of acting out it was time for bed - early. Sunday we slept in till almost 7 AM - wow.

Sunday in church was good and bad. I spent the entire car trip telling Dominic and Rowan to sit still during the children's sermon and not to touch the baptism font (no hand in the water!). Anyway there was a baptism this morning and the Pastor had all the kids gather around the font, and touch and look. I told Jenny that God was either laughing at me or had it in for me - don't know which. The boys were actually very good - go figure.

Kids church did not go well - Rowan wasn't listening, and Dominic kept screaming until the leader ignored him. Not sure what Rowan's issue is, maybe he is just trying to get some of the attention that his brother is getting. I talked with him and couldn't really get an answer. So no donuts today. Sunday school seemed to go well - the teachers both have kids that are the boys age so they have a good bag of tricks for occupying kids.

Mac and Cheese comfort food for lunch and sledding later - I'm hoping for another early night.

Monday is the meeting with the staff from Willow Lane about Dominic - they are the early child specialist that are doing the write up on Dominic, and later that night is the meeting for parents learning about autism.