Even raising a special needs child I want to brag about her accomplishments just like any other parent, so I thought I would share a few about Gracie.
Gracie has started showing affection. For the past few days when I've asked for a kiss Gracie has pressed her lips against mine. Although Gracie enjoys affection she has difficulties showing it on her own. It might not seem like a big deal to my friends with neurotypical children but for me it's been bliss.
I'm excited that Gracie is looking at books. For a while she went through a phase where she showed no interest in most items. She has stopped playing with her toys and will only watch a moment or two of a tv show. Now she studies books, carefully examining each page. I wonder if she is making connections, or even teaching herself to read. I wish I could read the books to her but she rejects any attempt to read to her.
Tonight I am hopeful. Tonight I am full of hope that no matter what I will have a relationship with my older daughter. I already have a connection with her and I fight to keep it as she retreats into her own little world. She's also been more vocal and I hope that someday she talks. I feel like I can do anything if she would talk to me.
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