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I know as a parent, I question how I'm doing....All. The. Time. I think most parents do. Recently B's bus driver mentioned that some mornings he was protesting getting off the bus to go into his class. I have noticed that while B's development is still very delayed, there is one area where he is right on time...he's a teenager, complete with teenage attitude. :) I have been talking with his teacher to try to decide if his reluctance to get off the bus is about teenaged "I don't wanna!", or something else. I got the following email from B's teacher this morning, and it made me smile/cry. It also made me realize how important it is to tell people when you think they're doing a good job in any area of their lives. You never know what a positive impact your acknowledgement can make. ❤️

"Hi Miss S :)

My Buddy has been exhibiting all the signs of being a typical teenage boy lately.  He seems highly uninterested in being at school, and a bit stubborn:)  I hear uh uh, instead of no way Jose at least 3 times a day:)  He he he he:)  Have you seen that at home at all?  I think he is fine, but do see him exerting his independence more often.  It is such a good thing to see, because even when he is questioning a lesson or an activity, and his part in it, he is saying "I am bored", "I don't like this", or "I would rather be anywhere else, but here"!  Hahaha!  You have done an incredible job with him.  We all love him to death, and even though he is soooo sweet and we would love him to be a little boy forever, he won't be.  You are doing such a great job of helping him grow up.  Thank you for being an amazing parent.  You make my job easy:)"