Today was hair cut day. Although the monkey did pretty good, didn’t scratch and didn’t hit, he’s extremely anxious. The shower that normally tends to calm him down didn’t work. He’s been jumping and hitting himself for a while now. We keep reassuring him that he’s safe. But he’s struggling to get there. 😥

Got up early today and tried hiking with the family. We even took one of our doggies. It’s a mile up and a mile coming down. We can do this! We figured it will be dead if we go early. Nope. There was a hiking party. We thought it’d be too much for the monkey…

We are in a great wave right now. The monkey has been doing amazing. His bus arrives at our home at 6:30 am. We wake him up at 5:45 and he right away gets in the shower and comes out so happy. I remember when I used to have to tackle him, wrap him up…

We realized we had a leak in our tub. My husband had to break the tiles to get to the leak. While my husband was working, the monkey was mesmerized. He was giving us the tools (his attempt to assist), he would touch the pipes, and get excited when he saw the water. He even…

I read my monkey’s teacher’s note and it just baffles my mind. First, he knows he has the option of taking a break by taking a walk. And second, he knows how to ask for the walk when he’s stressed. I’m in awe right now but also, so proud of my son. Little steps for…