MDO Update

This is the end of the third week for MDO.   When we pull into the parking lot, I get my chipper little boy out of the car, and can literally watch the anxiety come over him as we walk closer and closer to his classroom.  Am I happy about this?  No.  But it's not like I'm going to cave and go rescue him either.  I know he's in capable and loving hands while he's there - and he's never crying when I pick him up.

This past week, Ms. Sharon suggested that I have Jack walk in (I'm usually carrying him) on Thursday.  I wasn't really sure how this would go, but I was willing to give it a shot.  Apparently, it helps the child believe they made the decision to be there.   So, after getting into the foyer of the building, I sat Jack down.  He just stood there for a bit and then began following me.  It's a pretty long walk, but he did great until we rounded the corner to his classroom.  Then, it was a flood of tears.  I kissed him and helped him walk into his room where he was immediately scooped up by one of the teachers.

Sad story?  Sorta... Until you hear the rest of it.  I left and started checking errands off my to-do list.   About 9:45 I got a call from the MDO.  My heart was racing.  Could they not get him calmed down?  Was he gushing blood?  Did I forget something?  No, no and no.  It was Ms. Kim calling to tell me Jack was a totally different child on Thursday.  He was happy, laughing, playing with the other kids, and didn't need his milk or taggie with him constantly.  Talk about making this Momma's day!!!  I couldn't have been happier.  So, we'll see what next week holds, but I think we've made a breakthrough.