I was needing a shower today, but am never certain it's a good idea when I'm the only adult in the house. I did the usual checking of all locks, hiding of all keys, etc. I then asked if the girls thought they could make good choices if I took a shower. Of course M immediately said, "YES!". And I don't doubt that was true. T's immediate answer was, "Well, probably not if I stay downstairs. I probably can if I go upstairs in your room.". Again, I'm certain this was the absolute truth.
I know this would never sound like something to blog about in the neurotypical world. In our world though, I'm pretty sure this is a sign of progress. Not because T still has no impulse control and will do pretty much anything at any minute it pops in her head, but because at least she's recognizing it and putting it into words.
So we all went upstairs so Mama could go ahead and risk that coveted shower. We made it through with only some relativiely minor bad choices which M informed me of play by play.
I definitely call it progress for T to be able to alert me to disaster in the making so I can plan accordingly.
