Self motivated

As we were driving down the road to the doctor, Hayden was telling me about school and the hard requirements this year. He said, "Mom, this is a challenging school year. So you can't just pull me out any time you are missing me. I really need to be in school so I don't miss anything important."

I laughed as I hadn't talked about pulling him out. He knows me and how much I am missing him being gone all day. I love that he is taking responsibility for himself. I find joy in the days that he self regulates and I don't have to do it all for him. He is understanding so much more and becoming a responsible preteen. 

I couldn't love you more, Hayden! I am so proud of who you are and the person you are so wonderfully developing into. With your hard dedication, you are going to do great in sixth grade!