Regaining Momentum for our Son-Rise Program

It's been 6 months (that's half a year) since I attended the Start-Up Program at the Option Institute in Massachusetts. How time flies, and how fast kids grow. During my time at the Option Institute, I had many ideas and excitement rushes through my veins to get our own Son-Rise Program started once I would get back to Canada. Then everyone (especially me) got sick with the flu or something violent. The momentum was somehow slowed.

Then after husband transformed our bedroom into Remy's Room, the momentum seemed to return until sickness sprung up again, then March Break, then Remy ripping off the huge heavy mirror... excuses! The momentum was weak.

Remy and I returned back to the Play Room two weeks ago, and the momentum is starting to gain some speed. What I need more of is actually time to relax, time for myself so that I can be more efficient and effective at what I'm supposed to do: plan and prepare meals, clean, chauffeur, play, clean again. I've been skimping on sleep too, which attributes to my recent tiredness and achiness. Throughout the day, when I catch myself not smiling,I quickly pull the corner of my lips to my ears :) It helps.

DH mentioned to me on our first week back in the PR with Remy to take it easy so I don't "burn out" easily.  I was doing 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon with the little guy.  He also really likes being in  there, it's not hard; however, it is physically demanding since he is around 60 pounds and seeks to be piggybacked or carried a lot of the time.  

This week, I was able to bring out some old toys to add some new charm to the room :)  Fishing, a Clock Puzzle, wood alphabet puzzle and Perfection.

In order to get the momentum going, I need to talk to people, I need to have fun in the Play Room, I need to report on it regularly, I need support from others who know what this is all about, I need volunteers... If you could see these needs in the shape of a circle with arrows pointing in the same direction (for example, all clockwise), you'll see a wheel gaining momentum.

So, the trick is to plan my days with enough rest and relaxation. This will help us gain momentum.

In Love and Light,

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Goodnight,

Getting Back on Track in Remy's Son-Rise Program

Finally this week Remy and I were able to spend time again in his Play Room.  We were on a really good roll a few weeks ago until some issues such as illness got in the way.  But now, having listened to the audio book, Excuses Begone! by Dr. Wayne Dyer, I question myself in a gentle way, if I've just been accepting excuses to not be in Remy's Play Room as I had intended on since coming back from The Autism Treatment Center of America back in December.

I think that running this home program for Remy can be compared to being self-employed.  First of all, it's great because I've got all this freedom to do what I want.  I get to be creative, I get to set the schedule, I get to have fun... Right now, I feel a little stagnant.  Although Remy loves being in the Play Room and tackling me to the ground with glee and incredible eye contact, I feel that I need inspiration or some direction from some else.  I feel that Remy is giving me the green light to inspire him to grow.  This is great!  Now, how to do I use his excitement to help him grow?

This is a time when a consultation package would be really helpful.  DH reminded me that I'm alone (physically running the program) during the day with Remy, and it can be difficult.  I do choose my thoughts carefully, and I choose to think of it as not being difficult but challenging.  I meet challenges every day - this is how I grow.  Having said that, I really could use some help.  Like being someone who's self-employed, having a coach really makes a difference.

DH mentioned that with the $150 raised over last weekend, we can put that toward a consultation package.  I had this package in mind when I was still in Massachusetts.  This package includes 1 video feedback and two telephone consultations with a Son-Rise teacher.  For the teacher that I have in mind, this package comes to $679.50 USD.

Remy deserves the best he can get, so NO EXCUSES!  Tomorrow I'm resetting our schedule as well as reworking a plan to help me stay optimal in Remy's Room.

Although I have Remy's Room and Son-Rise Program as my focus, as a mother and home-maker there are SO many responsibilities that can give turbulence to my intentions.  DH talked to me about not over-extending myself because if I can't successfully run Remy's Son-Rise Program then Remy would have to go to school.  Well, I believe that Remy will go to school - I just believe that he'll go to school well-equipped with social skills and language.  So, let's get back on track and regain our momentum.

If you have suggestions or stories of when you experienced challenges in staying focused, please leave your comment below.  As always, I appreciate hearing from you.

Make yourself a great Sunday!