All week I have been preparing Colin for another hair cut. Todd and I totally dread these days, but unfortuantely, Colin takes after his Daddy and his hair grows incredibly fast. Today was the day to take him in. I didn't say anything to him this morning and got both the kids ready to go. Once we were in the car, I let him know what we were doing and promised him chicken nuggets, fries, and pop if he did a good job. Todd and I talked about how much we hated this time and wished it was all ready over. I volunteered to hold him down and fight with him every time the clippers or scisscors came near him. I checked us in, sat down and Todd and I joked over which hair stylist was about to have a really bad day. Colin's name was called and sure enough, the tears and whining started. I did my usual reassuring and telling him what a good boy he was. I let the stylist know he was autistic and that hair cuts are his worst nightmare. She smiled and said, "No Problem, we will do what we can." That was all I could ask for. Then for the first time ever, Colin stopped crying and just sat there. I was literally speechless. He was watching Curious George on T.V. and occasionally dodging his head when she came too close to his ears. After 5 minutes he began getting a little anxious and wanted to be all done. I held his hand and the stylist finished up. He did great!!!!! I couldn't believe it. I remember looking over at Todd at one point and his jaw was about to hit the floor because he couldn't believe Colin wasn't screaming. Now, there were a few tears and the occasional head movement, but man have we come so far!!!!
When we started Colin in his 40 hours a week of ABA therapy, I had two main goals in mind. Potty training and being able to sit through a hair cut! Well, they have met and exceeded all of my expectations! Colin continues to amaze me every day with the amount of knowledge he has, and today was no exception!
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