Soren at 8:
First of all....Soren has always been old soul in little boy body. He has never been a run around crazy kind of kid, he likes boundaries, and communication. The other day when I suggested we invite certain friends over he said "I don't have the energy for them today...they are too hyper". See what I mean?? Communication master. Makes me laugh, but also limits how much he plays with other kids his age. He much prefers his big brother.
Soren has a huge imagination, and a witty sense of humor. He is very unique, has a heart the size of Texas, but is also fears the size of Texas. Just going to school everyday is an act of bravery for this guy. Last night before bed his fears started creeping in so we sat on the couch and talked about it. I asked him what he does when he feels that way at school. He is more resilient and brave than I ever knew. He said he walks slowly around a tree a few times, running his fingers around the trunk, and then runs his fingers up and down his forearm to feel the contrast in rough and smooth. Just the other day I heard a therapist talking about this very idea to combat anxiety....she had other ways like squeezing fingers tightly, or running palms on thighs but it all does the same thing. It brings your mind away from where it was running and back into the present moment. Soren is one smart kiddo.
He also told me he would sing if it wasn't embarrassing. I work with a child who is autistic and he sings at the top of his voice during recess all the time. When I mentioned that to Soren he said "that would be the benefit of having a disability...you just don't have to worry so much about being regular".
That made my heart hurt for many many reasons, but mostly I am just proud of how brave and kind Soren is, and I am impressed by his insight.
First of all....Soren has always been old soul in little boy body. He has never been a run around crazy kind of kid, he likes boundaries, and communication. The other day when I suggested we invite certain friends over he said "I don't have the energy for them today...they are too hyper". See what I mean?? Communication master. Makes me laugh, but also limits how much he plays with other kids his age. He much prefers his big brother.
Soren has a huge imagination, and a witty sense of humor. He is very unique, has a heart the size of Texas, but is also fears the size of Texas. Just going to school everyday is an act of bravery for this guy. Last night before bed his fears started creeping in so we sat on the couch and talked about it. I asked him what he does when he feels that way at school. He is more resilient and brave than I ever knew. He said he walks slowly around a tree a few times, running his fingers around the trunk, and then runs his fingers up and down his forearm to feel the contrast in rough and smooth. Just the other day I heard a therapist talking about this very idea to combat anxiety....she had other ways like squeezing fingers tightly, or running palms on thighs but it all does the same thing. It brings your mind away from where it was running and back into the present moment. Soren is one smart kiddo.
He also told me he would sing if it wasn't embarrassing. I work with a child who is autistic and he sings at the top of his voice during recess all the time. When I mentioned that to Soren he said "that would be the benefit of having a disability...you just don't have to worry so much about being regular".
That made my heart hurt for many many reasons, but mostly I am just proud of how brave and kind Soren is, and I am impressed by his insight.
Favorite Color: all the colors...he is undecided
Favorite TV show: Teen Titans Go
Favorite Book: Micheal Vey series
Favorite Subject in School: his SEM class
Soren LOVES music, he has a strong clear voice and a pretty darn good ear.
Greatest Showman, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen....he is constantly asking to listen to something.
Piano practice is hard on him, having a good ear kind of keeps him from learning the notes but he has great rhythm, and plays with feeling. We are working on the hard stuff and enjoying the music along the way.
This guy is super creative. He is never happier than when he is creating something and using his imagination. He especially likes to create gift for others, sometimes he doesn't even know who he will be giving his creations to, he just loves to create and give. It is VERY common to find notes from Soren under our pillows. He has to take action when he sees pain...he is incapable of sitting by and doing nothing.
Soren loves water. He will get wet at any time, he is always up for a trip to the pool. He loves science experiments, slime, gak, mud, anything that makes a huge mess.
He enjoys to preforming. He is a good little actor and shines on stage when he is in plays, or on his ballroom dance team.
Soren is a loyal, fierce defender of his siblings. They fight for sure, but at the end of the day Soren would take a licking himself rather than see his brother or sister get in trouble.
He is VERY generous with his money. Perhaps thats because he doesn't quite understand the value of it, but when he sees a gift he feels a sibling would want he does not care how much of his money it will take, he has to give it.
We all love this kid to the moon and back.
I am lucky I get to be his mom, but if I wasn't I would want him as a friend. We would sing at the top of our lungs, make huge goopy messes together, or maybe just sit and talk.
