Lost In Translation

Having non-verbal kids makes it hard to communicate at

times. I'm pretty good at figuring out what our boys want

and can tell by their body language if something isn't

just right. But for the last week I've been stumped when

I would tie Harry's shoes each morning and he would

stand there like something was wrong. He would stick

his foot out and point to it like something bothered him.

Several days in a row I checked for a rock, twisted sock

toenails that needed trimmed, cut on his foot...anything

that could be bothering him. Everything seemed fine!

One day I checked his shoe and he stuck out the other one

to be fixed, too! After messing with both shoes for the 3rd

or 4th day, I said, "Harry, there's nothing wrong! You

just have to wear them." He reached down and pulled

the hem of his pants down OVER his shoe laces!

"Are you kidding me?" I said, "Why didn't you just

do that yourself the first time!?"

I guess showing your laces isn't cool. ha.

Some things aren't as difficult to figure out. Like when

Harry dug in my desk drawer and brought me a pair of

scissors. "Do you want me to cut something?" I asked.

He took both hands to the sides of his head and shook

his hands, making an exasperated expression. Oh!

You need a hair cut? "Oy" he says. (his 'yes')

So I complied. And I agree...it does look better! And Harry looks happier, too!

Sigh.

:)

♥