Happy 4th

The 4th of July
Yesterday my husband was invited to a 4th of july party at one of his customers houses. I get very hesitant when we are invited any where because I dont know how people will react to Melqui being so hyper all the time. I dont like people looking at him as if he has 2 heads, so I like to make sure people understand Melqui before judging him. Well Miguel (my husband) told me that he explained to his customer that Melqui is Autistic and she said don't worry, we deal with Special Ed kids in the family, it's nothing new, she told Miguel to bring Melqui and let him run around and play. At first I was still a little nervous, I wasn't sure if her hom was "child proof". When we arrived she greeted me outside and welcomed me and the kids. They closed down their street for a more laid back setting, which was good for all the kids. As soon as entering the home Melqui heard some kids up stairs and started screaming to go, but she quickly directed me to the play room down stairs where Melqui stayed the whole time, and very calmly. He really did surprise me and NO ONE stared or even noticed when he would "talk" LOUD..it was awesome! We even got to sit down and eat a little without worring. Then at about 9pm or so we went outside to see the fire works and at first their were some people right infront of us, across the street, doing fire works and I guess they were too close for Melqui because for about 15 minutes he wouldn't open his eyes or say anything. I wondered if it bothered his sight, so I kept going up to him and reassuring him that it was ok and I sang to him so he could try and focus on me. My husband did the same. But then on the other side of town they did a fire work show that you could see clearly and beautifully from where we were and I guess since those were farther away Melqui could tolerate it and he actually enjoyed it. He was clapping and saying "YAY!" It was nice seeing him like that. I let him out the stroller and he played nicely outside, he got a little worked up and that was our cue to go home. So overall he did a fantastic job!!!

Well Melqui is still doing good on his diet. The Tapioca bread I bought last for him, past the taste test but only one time... I just found Kinnikinnick White Sandwich Bread and they have perfected the gfcf bread. It's the closest in look and taste to regular bread that you can find! And best of all Melqui LOVES it. He eats it up every time I give it to him. It's great, I love seeing him eat food thats good for him, I get so happy! Oh, and today I received the TriEnza I ordered so I'm praying that he gets good changes with this....

Behavioral Therapy
Melqui has his first Behavioral Therapy in my home on monday for an hour, and I must say I am very pleased with the therapist. She is very nice and layed back. She gets her job done but without pressuring him. And as she goes she explains everything to me. She will be coming here every week for an hour. Overall I am extremely pleased with all of Melqui's therapist (including speech and OT) they all work with him very well, as if they have known him for awhile, you know what I mean. I'm very blessed to have some really good people working with him!