if transitions could always be this good.........

A good Wednesday. A calm Wednesday. Kind of felt like a regular Wednesday. Brian is working late- so I"m flying solo as they say. But it's been pretty okay. He completely ignored the behaviorist when she first arrived. Took him 1 1/2 hours to acknowledge her. But he was pretty engaging with me and there wasn't any behaviors, so okay. He worked on his fort some more, added another room. This is starting to get big! As the day went on, both girls arrived home from school. He did take 2 naps today. One in the morning and one in the late afternoon. He played some basketball while I was finishing up some necessary chores. Gave him clear direction on when I would be calling him into the house for dinner. And he did it. He came in when I asked, without yelling, screaming, hitting, throwing (which is usually the typical transition response). But not today! And he even commented on how he came in like a big boy. Then I decided I can push this a little bit to really ensure a continued smooth transition. We have a lycra hammock swing hanging in the middle of our living room. It's great for so many reasons. I said for him to get into the hammock swing for 5 minutes and if he continues to do well, maybe that will earn him some more playtime. He wanted both dogs with him in the hammock- which didn't take much convincing for them to jump right in. Ty let me deep massage his legs and calves and wanted me to scratch his legs and said it felt good. Yeah- bonus he's enjoying this and recognizing how nice it feels. He ended up being in the hammock for about 8 minutes total. Woo Hoo!! Now if only all transitions could go so well. And he agrees to go in the hammock for 5 minutes during this transition time- wow what a difference that could make for him. But he's usually so defiant that no way is he going to do what we've asked him to do- it has to almost always be on his terms........ unless we're sneaky! But I'll take this victory transition for today and smile till the sun rises tomorrow! I guess technically still have to get all off to bed solo- which seems like it would be easy. However, it's not. Just plain and simply- it's not. But I'll still grin thinking about that transition right into the house into the hammock! yippee!