Llyod the Green Ninja

When Jake likes something, he LIKES something. We are still going strong with the ninja phase at our house and we have decided to start him in karate in the fall. We think it will be great for his confidence and also work his muscles and help with his coordination. Oh, and did I mention, he is ALL about learning "ninja moves"? This is all I hear about when he is home and sometimes it gets a little old. But not to him. Everyday he gets up and puts on his quiver and sword, and does ninja moves all the way down the hall to breakfast. That is when I realize he still needs to use the bathroom for the morning. Then, he can finally sit still and eat. Ü

He tells me everyday that he is Lloyd, the green ninja and explains in detail, everything that his weapons do. Yep, it's pretty intense. I sure am lucky to have this guy around to protect me.

This kid is so special and I love him so much! His therapy is going well and he is learning to be a little more confident around other kids and in his abilities to run, jump and move. He can also write his own name now, with a bit of encouragement, and is learning to enjoy school. We have recently noticed some other obsessive compulsive tendencies and anxieties so we are meeting with a child psychologist next week to see if we can help in other ways to make him more comfortable and happy. I know this is quite the long journey we are embarking on, but I am positive he is worth all the effort. I mean, really, check out those loooong eyelashes! He is my goofball and I will miss all our time together when he starts full day kindergarten. What a kid!