I have a special kid. Well, I have 4 special kids...but one is extra special. His name is Bryan and he can light up any room. He is always "smiley". He has an incredible imagination. He loves to watch netflix. He has the best growl when he plays with his toys. He has big front teeth that show when he smiles (I'm grinning just thinking about him). He gets excited when he gets home to come give me a hug. At Journeys, a facility for special needs kids, the workers beg to "work" with him. I think they play more than work (that is the intent). I haven't met anyone yet who has a problem with Bryan. He is always in a good mood. I have seen him cry a few times, when he can't watch netflix. Bryan has a special way of making you feel special. He loves to snuggle. He comes in and sleeps in my bed in the morning. He comes in around 5 am. He wedges himself between me and the hubby. He says "Mom, can I snuggle witch you?" it is so cute. He climbs in then moves the top half of his body to snuggle with dad and tucks his feet under my leg! You can't ever say Bryan is not loved. He loves to snuggle with his siblings too. If he goes to bed when we are on date night he is sure to be found with a sibling snuggled up.
The problem with Bryan is he wants to drink water from my cup. He knows how to get a cup and drink, but why when mom always has water near her? I think in a creepy way it still a nursing thing, when he was little he nursed, never took a bottle. Well now he never gets a drink by himself, he steals mine. EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT!! Another problem with Bryan is he gives wet kisses. He puckers those cute little lips and loves to kiss......but it's wet. I always have to wipe the risiduale spit on my cheek off. The other thing that is a problem is he leaves a trail where ever he is. There is always sure to be toys left around, and you know it's him. The next thing that is wrong, well, don't ever tell him this but when he is being extra cute and nice he will say "Hello my darling" or "Welcome your majesty" or "Excuse me ladies" but when he does this he bends like a little servant bending to his master. It's the cutest thing ever! Ok, another annoyance with the little guy is he loves cookies. He draws them, begs for them, cooks them, always wants me to make them, he shares them, and will even eat the crispy ones left in the jar. I can't believe this kid. When his worker Kristen was pregnant he would draw her pictures of her pregnant being showered with, yup you guessed it, cookies!! IF he ever finds out there is cookies around, kiss them goodbye. This is what a little QT he is.....if he knows there is a cookie and it's dinner time he will eat a partial dinner, then ask for the dang cookie!
Ok, I'll stop baggin on Bryan. This was all done with love and tenderness because it I had put this in a positive tone I would cry (like I am beginning to do right now). I love this little man. He is the biggest joy to us. He truly is the best kid ever. He spreads sunshine around where ever he goes. He love everyone. He has no hate in his being what-so-ever. So when you see a "special needs" kid, know that they really are special. They do things us "normal" people can't. I have a new found appreciation for individuals with special needs. The longer time goes on, the more special Bryan becomes.
