Lessons

Oh, the lessons we have learned.

*Little man doesn't drink anything unless "strongly encouraged." He may decide he loves chocolate milk one day (and gulp it down like he's been living in the desert)... but the next day, well, he definitely doesn't like how that chocolate milk tastes and he's pretty sure he told us that already.

*Minecraft. It's important. Like... top priority sort of important. And if he has to take a break from it (which happens often), he's fairly certain it's a form of torture.

*Speaking of torture. If little man is angry with us or overwhelmed in a situation, he has the ability to shut down like nobody's business. It's impressive.

*He thinks "cow meat is disgusting", "cheese is gross", but asparagus is the best thing ever.

*He loves hugs and snuggles. He sleeps surrounded by stuffed animals to keep him company. He's pretty in love with his 'stuffies.'

*Watching one tv show all the way through appears to be another form of torture. He would prefer to fast forward and/or rewind repeatedly... or just skip on to a new show completely.

*He has a great memory. Maybe too good of a memory. He remembers every foster home, every caregiver, being taken away from his mom... the list is long. He even pointed out his old therapy location in West Salem on Saturday- a place he hasn't been in at least a year.

*He has my heart. Every "I love you, mom"... sigh.