Our therapist asked that only SS7 and I attend so she can work with us to help us attach and bond. She suggested that I put lotion on his hands at night, spend extra quality time with him this week, and be very positive with him this week.

Last night I was fully prepared to put our behavior sticker chart and rules/punishments in full force. I was ready for a battle.

But I got home and DH was there waiting. We sat down, talked about the rules calmly, changed a couple of them, and then we both signed an agreement saying we would abide by these rules/punishments for SS7. DH was also pleased that I had come up with the behavior sticker chart for us to praise all of the positive things SS7 while he's home.

I got lucky and SS7 went to his grandparent's house to ruin their weekend instead of mine. Otherwise, I'd be hiding in my bedroom watching the game with BD1. DH always cooks a ton of delicious food and I love being out here with DH and BD1 and not having to worry about SS7 whining, complaining, refusing to eat, demanding attention, stealing BD1's toys, etc. It's so peaceful.

I'm wondering, how many steps are letting their DH's watch the game with their evil spawn while they're hiding in a room alone? Or not watching the game at all?

During our parent teacher conference, SS7's teacher asked us to continue working with SS7 on his school work and behavior - they've seen significant regression in both areas.

During therapy, DH and I agreed to focus on the positive and let some of the negative things SS7 does go. Specifically, she told me to try to bond with SS7 and told DH to butt out and stop intervening everytime I'm with him.