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xp: Best Thanksgiving/Birthday Ever
This week's been a little more tumultuous with M. Nothing major, but we've had a couple nights in a row with tantrums (last night's lasted 2 hours; I guess that's what happens whenever we get too comfortable).
Today, though, M was trying to put that all behind him and behave well. Since today was his school's thanksgiving celebration, I thought it would be a good time to explain the holiday to him. I asked him if they discussed it in class. When he said no, the teacher who tutors him pulled out a book that explains the story of the first Thanksgiving in detail and translated it for him. He seemed to really grasp how the Pilgrims must have felt throughout their journey and by that first harvest, and really enjoyed the idea of a celebration of thanks.
Afterward, we had a really in-depth therapy session, and touched on some pretty heavy topics about his past. Before the end of the session, both the doctor and I made sure to reiterate that his past is important for us to know and discuss, and for him to come to terms with, so he can grow into a happy adult. I also made sure to reinforce that we know that anything that happened to him had nothing to do with him not being a good boy or his behavior in any way, and that we love him no matter what.
As we were walking out, I wished the therapist and the next client a happy Thanksgiving. This is the conversation that followed:
M: What is this "Happy Thanksgiving?" Why do you say it?
Me: Because it will be the "day of thanks."
M: Thanks to who? To God?
Me: Yes.
M: Thank you, God. Thank you, God. Thank you very, very much, God.
Me: Why?
M: Because I have a mami. And I'm here. With papi. And I have a family. A family forever.
It was all I could do to choke back the tears. I threw my arms around him and said, "Thank you, God, for the best son in the world."
Wednesday's my birthday, and I couldn't have asked for a better gift. I thought that Christmas was going to be really cool this year because of M, but can't imagine a better birthday/Thanksgiving in the world.
P.S.: I'm not trying to bombard the board with lots of talk of M, but many of you have been so supportive of me throughout my whole journey and the transition, and I what to share all the wonderful parts of our lives along with the challenges. In fact, I want to scream about our triumphs from a mountaintop.
Re: xp: Best Thanksgiving/Birthday Ever
Aw! That is so sweet CS. I'm really happy for you guys.
I think Bethie only hates babies, so don't worry about bombarding the board with M talk.
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That is so sweet!
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