Destination Coolsville....

So the funniest thing happened. Well, my daughter doesn't think so, but i on the other hand, am over the moon. She has decided that her younger brother is cramping her style. She came home yesterday and informed me that she doesn't like her little brother attending the same school as her. Based on all my other posts about this relationship, i am sure you are all stunned with disbelief. :) Anyway, when i asked her why she didn't like his presence at her school, she responded by saying "Mom you should see him at school....he acts all cool with his friends." Helllooooooo????? Come again??? My little baby is trying to act cool? The same boy who 2.5 years ago, was only content flipping the pages of a phone book and was often in a world of his own. From lining up blocks to waving things in front of his face over and over, suddenly she tells me that he is acting "cool"? How can this be?

She goes on to tell me that she sees him around the school and has the giggles and acts silly, then he and his 2 buddies make faces at her and run away. Can i just mention here, that internally, i was about to double over in hysterics? Of course i do my best empathy routine and give her a hug, but come on folks...this is a Mom's dream. I ask her if he is doing this on his own, or if its something that seems strange? She said "they all seem strange MOM.......Spencer fits right in"!!!!!!!!!! Out of the mouths of babes. He's making connections.

Now i might add here, that the one boy he is friends with seems to have quite a case of ADHD, so he never stops chatting. He's wired for speed and allows Spencer along for the ride. The amazingly beautiful thing about it, is that they compliment each other. Spencer calms this boy and this boy encourages Spencer to open up. He is the perfect match for Spencer. The teacher says they just seem to "fit". I love this boy, because he loves my son. He gets so excited when he sees my Spencer, talking a mile a minute and barely coming up for air. How can i not adore a child who sees all the great things i see in my son? They are two peas in a pod. So together, they are ruling the school? I am currently giggling as i picture it. Ok maybe not ruling the school, but enough of a pain that they have my daughter wincing. She's the one who is usually the most popular, highest achieving and is VERY well known by teachers and students alike. This is a good thing....a very good thing.

I never thought i would ever hear anyone say that my son was acting cool. A few years ago, i would have been thrilled if he could just say the word "cool". He can be silly. He can get into mischief. He wants to belong. Wow......he has always been the coolest boy i know. Now the rest of the world is beginning to see it too. Lucky them. :)