Today was great. It was the first time in a long time that my daughter had a playdate.
Not just any playdate but with a girl that was like her.
I will explain, my daughter is not a "girly girl", at one time she was but she is Tomboy. Ashlie is a dedicated Pokemon and Bakugan fan. She loves animals as well.
It has been so hard to find someone who clicked with her. Someone that gets excited to see or talk to.
It was a joy to see her smile and have fun the way she did. Things were to the point of her hibernating in her room and not wanting to do anything anymore. I know we have all had children do that at some point.
It was good for her to have her own "hang out" time and it not be an Aleq time.
It is hard when you have one child that is challenging and one not. Remember, it is extrememly important to let each one have their own play days.
I know it is easy to just focus on the SPD child. However, it is a must to let your non-challenging child have their own time with their friends. It helps everyone feel refreshed.
Watching the other child play with their friends will also help the SPD child learn how to play.
We are at the point where one on one play is needed. That is where you need to start before you have a crowd. It is a slow process but if you take your time, playing correctly will fall into place.
Oh the CRAZY part was watching the Ashlie and Brianna go CRAZY from having fun!
PEACE
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