Gary picked up Ayden Jane from school and she was tired. Not grumpy or irrational or shutting down tired. My PWS friends will know exactly what I am talking about. She was just, kid who had 2 super busy days back to back tired. She knew she was tired because she told Gary she was too tired to go to swim team. She had a snack and watched a cartoon or two while playing with some old friends, her mini pop beads. It was something she used to love to do when she was little. Sort of a calming thing she did when her little sensory system was overwhelmed. I have not seen her do that in years.
After a bit she began to get a little ornery which is common when she is tired. What was new was that she stopped arguing and just slipped off and went to her room to take a nap. I say that is new because all too often in the past, she will pick and push buttons ... eventually our patience wears thin and we fuss at her. The ensuing events end up with her going to bed crying and not having a clue how it all happened.
She slept for a pretty long time and then woke up, happy as a clam. She had some supper and then happily completed her homework. There is an ease about her. Gary and I were talking and it as if we see glimpses of what Ayden Jane would be like without PWS. Let's just say she would be a handful in a whole other way!!
I think things are evening out but it will continue to be a process. She feels so good at times she over does it and feels it the next day. She is taking in so much she needs a little help organizing and integrating it all. I am hoping the pattern of super powers / worn out / super powers.... will even out over time and Ayden Jane. Hopefully in a a way that is super powers at all times!
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