He will not talk to people he does not know (I'm kind of ok with that, at least out in public). He made it through an entire season of county T-Ball without speaking a word to the coaches or other players while still participating every week. He doesn't like to be touched by many people; Miss Andrea and I are really the only ones he will cuddle with. He's a bit of an introvert like his dad. Starting kindergarten in the fall has him on edge already.
Last week, he had a substitute coach in gymnastics and two kids in his class who were doing make-ups. So many unknown people! Afterwards, we went to Little League and he had the various coaches, kids and parents talking to him (he answered them some, my boy is growing up!). The coaches would move him into position, or help him hold and swing the bat.
When we got home it was time for him to "relax" - he doesn't nap any more, but he still has to be in his room with the door closed for an hour of quiet time. He can read, play quietly, sleep... whatever it is, it needs to be a bit of down time.
Tom woke Clara up first and she asked if she could get George. Tom said fine, and she opened her brother's door. Five seconds later, we hear "George! That. Is. AMAZING!" Tom looks at me, shrugs, and goes to see what's up. He then calls me and says "You'll want to bring your camera."
This is what the boy did during his quiet time:
Amazing indeed. And he got to exert a little order and control over his world, and all was once again right for him.
