Clara's latest trick

Last Friday Brandon and I attended our monthly (mandatory) parent training at Clara's school. This one hour hands-on training usually consists of the staff showing us what they have been working on with our girl, and then giving us a chance to practice those same tasks, so that we are able to work with her effectively at home. Last week we practiced training Clara in PECS and a few other things, and then they decided to take her to the playground to let her swing for a few minutes. I assumed this meant that her teacher would put Clara in her lap and they would swing together, since the school does not have bucket swings.

I could not have been more wrong! 

We were both blown away to see this. . . 

There are just so many elements here that make (what one might assume to be) a seemingly simple task, such an amazing accomplishment for Clara.  Que all the mama emotions and tears. . . 

And then to end the weekend, we decided to see if she could replicate this task at home. She did so with ease and a huge smile.

And yes, she is wearing the same t-shirt because laundry is overrated. Also, you might note that she is sporting some super short shorts. Maybe I should break down and buy her some that actually fit?

So proud of her I could just burst!