Today, we went to Wayne's mum's for a family lunch, with David, Sarah and Lizzie. I was apprehensive to say the least. The last time we all got together was at David and Sarah's house just after Christmas, and Jamie wasn't on his best behaviour. I felt that David in particular was a little intolerant of him and I felt a bit judged on my parenting...perhaps I was just being paranoid, I'm not sure. So today, I was expecting him to demand Cbeebies on constantly, not eat his lunch and generally show us up. I also thought Daisy would cry at everyone, as she often does now when she sees unfamiliar people.
However, they were both absolutely brilliant and we had a lovely day. Jamie enjoyed "helping" to cook the lunch, and then ate his food up beautifully. Wayne and I took him to the park while Daisy had her nap, and then he played in Nanna Margaret's garden for the rest of the afternoon, playing catch with Daddy and in the sandpit. Daisy was her usual happy, smiley self, and I felt proud of both of them. The key I think, with Jamie, is to keep him busy at all times, not allowing him any opportunity to get bored.
So yes, sometimes they do surprise you!
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