That Child

So, you know how at any event showcasing young children, there's always that one child who can't be corralled, who isn't paying attention, who isn't participating nicely like the rest of the children?

Yes, well, that one is my child.

The other night, we went to a "graduation" party for Buddy's preschool class. It was mainly just the kids singing a few songs, saying the months and seasons of the year, going through the alphabet--you know, pre-K stuff. Most of which Buddy knows.

But he wasn't interested in participating. At all. You'll notice he's the only one not wearing a hat and not standing in line with the other kids.

He did, however, receive the "Best Hugger" award, which he then proceeded to demonstrate by giving out some more of his hugs. Can you count how many time he hugs someone in this two-minute clip (two of the people he didn't even know)? And can you see how uninterested he is in the whole thing?

 

(Have I mentioned that over-friendliness is byproduct of Williams syndrome? I'm really looking forward to the session on "Distinguishing Between Friends and Strangers" at the WS national conference we're attending in July . . . .)

At any rate, I really appreciate the patience and the genuine interest and caring his teachers have shown toward him this year. Mrs. Karla's twenty years of experience in working with kids and those with special needs have been invaluable in helping him--he definitely wouldn't be as far along as he is without the help and support he received through her. I'm so thankful the Lord let us to her little preschool, and I'm looking forward to having her continue to teach Buddy over the next few years.