Small victories in raising Jake

Every day it's something with Jakey. It's not always bad, but it is always something.

Today, might be the FIRST time since school began in September that I have gotten a call from one of Jake's teachers who was PRAISING his behavior rather than making me feel as though I should have had my uterus ripped out prior to his conception. 

I will admit it, Jake is a handful. Actually...make that TWO handfuls. Firstly he has Autism & ADHD and secondly, he is MY offspring which makes him stubborn, loud, aggressive and often unintentionally funny. His observations on life have been amusing the people I share them with for a while now.

Back to my point....typically my contact with his teachers from school will result in removal of his privileges (no computer time, no Ipod, no movie watching etc.) and a long discussion about his poor choices that day in school. 

Today, however his gym teacher called me (I know what you are thinking....you are THIS excited over a call from his GYM teacher, YOU my lady are pathetic). That may be partially true but hell, I'll take it! It seems that his gym teacher might have cracked the "Jake case" and is not  susceptible to his overwhelming amount of charm and wit. 

She put her foot down with him. Gave him just enough attention to keep him interested in her class but not too much attention that he was in charge. PURE GENIUS! He stayed on task for 70 of the 80 minutes of the class which in Jake time is an eternity! I called him to offer my praise and he was stunned. We have been waiting 7 months for a good report from school and it came today. 

Now if he does not set the house on fire or flash the neighbors  we will have had a banner day!