I'm ok. Thank You. Thank you for your comments on here. Thank you for your emails. Thank you for your PMs on EB. Thank you so very much. I'm ok.
More importantly, of course, he's ok too. Things were terrible there, for a few days. It broke our hearts, and it broke Alexander. But I'm pleased to report that he is back to his beautiful, sweet, tender self, earnestly going out of his way to please everybody around him.
His behaviour yesterday and today has been nothing short of perfect. Which (no pressure, little man) is what we're used to from him. He is the most wonderful child, joyous and full of "Thank You"s and "I Love You"s. It is such a pleasure to parent him, and we're so happy to welcome this happy son back.
Not sure what sparked last weeks' meltdown, though the general consensus is that he simply was worn out (much of his class was too, last week) and couldn't cope anymore.
We had a very quiet, relaxed weekend, where we gave him lots of positive attention and one on one time with each of us, as well as combined family time. We restricted computer and television, in favour of picnics with us, swings and slides with Sam, Basketball with Daddy and star watching with Mama. Saturday was still rough, but Sunday was blissful.
I am unaware as to what exactly took place so I read back a few post and I have to applaud you and offer my well wishes towards your fam. Good deal @ Sunday being blissful.
ReplyDeleteI can never hope to understand what it must be like for you, Melissa, but hope you know you are most definitely doing a stellar job with your family. Please don't doubt that. And no more sheepish sneaking! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie, I'm crying for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad 'my' baby boy is doing well, and back to his old self!
He is such a wonderful boy to be around, I know Xander loves him to death!
You and Joel are such wonderful parents, seriously, you two amaze me so much!
You have a wonderful family, and make such cute babies!!!
Sending all our love to you guys.
PS Wylie has time off at the end of the year, am thinking we need to visit :p
Melissa, I'm so glad to hear an equilibrium has been reached. :)
ReplyDeleteAlexander is a beautiful gentle boy at heart, we all know this, and his unique spirit shines through so much of what you write.
And YOU are a remarkable woman and mother. My hat is off to you, always.
xx Avey