Just when I am at my wits end with Ryan being mouthy, defiant, and generally mean spirited to me and Jason he goes and dose something so amazing it leaves me speechless. Now don't get me wrong Ryan is so much better now then he was a year ago. He listens better and handles his frustration better and I am really close to not feeling like I have to watch over him every second to make sure he doesn't get out of control and hurt someone. I have been told that 7 is a great age and I am really believing that!!! Today he showed me a new side of him that  I am just so happy about I can't put into words.

 

Jason woke up this morning throwing up. I think it was something he ate last night that didn't sit well. I got up with him at 7 and he threw up on the way to the bathroom. I cleaned him up and got him back to sleep (naked because his underwear got wet) and went downstairs. A little while later I heard him crying as he was coming down the steps and I saw that he had diarrhea all down his legs. I felt so bad for him. I again got him cleaned up and I went upstairs to fin where he had the accident at. I was sure it was all over the bed. Well I only found a little on the top of the steps so I assumed that most of it was just on him. Well later on Ryan and Nigel went up stairs to play in Ryans room and they found where he has is accident at. On the floor and on an armchair we have in Ryans room. I thought for sure Ryan was going to come down all mad and yelling because his brother made a mess on his things instead he said "don't worry mom I'll clean it up. He didn't mean to, he just doesn't feel well." Then he went around gathering all the things he would need to clean it up. Paper towels, spray cleaner and a plastic bag to put it all in. And he cleaned it up and never complained. I asked him while he was doing it if he needed help and he said "nope we got it under control".

 

I am just amazed at how grown up he was today. (I don't think my husband would be so willing to clean up that mess) On days like these I feel like I really am doing something right with him. As much as I don't want him to grow up seeing little glimpses of what he might be like when he gets older makes he excited for what is to come.