Mum and Dad thought I would be tired.
But, no. I've been full of energy.
I'm staying awake until about 10pm, which is pretty good for me. Sometimes, my cerebral palsy stops me from sleeping. I have melatonin medicine, to help me feel sleepy, but it doesn't always work.
(Our family photos are always funny!)
Mum and Dad are so happy with how enthusiastic I have been about using my communication switch. They have loved how happy I have been. They have felt such pride and heartfelt thanks at the way the kids at my school have welcomed me.
Mum and Dad were afraid I'd be lonely and that no one would want to sit with me...
No one would want to talk to me...
No one would want to be my friend.
At the moment, I have lots of people wanting to talk to me. Thank you.
We're sure some of the children will have gone home and talked about me.
We understand that some of the adults might not have the answers to some of the questions the kids are asking.
Grown ups, if you are stuck for answers, you can say that my brain got hurt when I was really tiny.
You can say the messages my brain sends to my muscles sometimes get lost and confused, so I can't run and jump.
Please tell the kids that I am strong and determined. I work tirelessly in my physiotherapy sessions. I work so hard when I am in my walker, trying to sit, swimming and even when I am eating.
Tell the kids I love boy stuff. I like funny noises.
I like playing, even if it looks like I don't.
Please tell the kids I can understand them, even if I don't always answer back. They can talk to me. I like funny voices!
Can you tell the kids I am having so much fun at school and that I love it when they say hello?
Mum and Dad are much shyer than me. But, they like smiles, too.
Here's my introduction video for kids to watch:
Here are some posts we've shared earlier:
Flying Fox Fun
Brain Damage – Finding Out
Dexter’s Earliest Days
Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t Stop Me Understanding Stuff
See the Cancer?
Lizard - my fun hair style
Little Fingers Reaching
Something to Say But No Words to Say It
And Then, They Whispered about Me
We Nearly Lost Him
Who is Dexter?
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