The kids and I did it! Two weeks straight of nonstop social (and sensory input) and trying new things. It was challenging with the additional stresses from house and owner issues. However, I managed to find my peace and help keep the kids at peace too. There were several challenging moments, but the recovery time was much faster. That tends to come and go though. Some times there can be quick recovery, other times it can take days (weeks); accepting this has made it a little better. It diminishes expectations of everything calming down when “I” expect it to and it helps me have more patience. (Well, most of the time. 
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)Joshua had fun with basketball camp, but it was not his favorite.
He had challenging times and even when he was doing well he did not think so. I find it troubling how negative his thoughts can go even when I pour all the positives into him and reiterate all the things he does well. Unfortunately, it did not help that they did not give him a certificate or anything after the camp was complete. I am not sure what happened, but he told me that they promised to give them a surprise when it was over. Ariel received a certificate for gymnastics camp so I am not sure what was planned for basketball or what happened. Joshua also, had it in his mind that they were going to give him a jersey or something.
I asked him if they said that and he said, “No.”
Continued ... We Did It!
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