My little Socialite...sort of

They're squishing the bugs

Me and Max

Having SMA and being around other children is pretty difficult because of the germ factor. However it is so important for Jonas to be around kids so that he can learn to be social. We've learned from his birthday parties and other big gatherings that he is not our little social butterfly. I know some of that is his personality, but I wonder if it's also to the fact that he is never around kids or anyone for that matter. I feel like I've let him down or hindered his development and I hate that.

So this summer we are going to try to get out with other kids and interact as much as we can. We've already gone on two outings. The above pictures are at Wheeler Farm with a play group in my parents ward. Max, Jonas' cousin, was in town and joined the fun. Oh I wish that they lived here so that we could play all the time. Jonas did pretty good. I don't think he realized that we were with a bunch of kids and I don't think he really realized that we were seeing animals. He likes the trees though. :) Ok I'm sure he knew, but wasn't too impressed.

The next day we tried Wheeler Farm again..this time with dad and his other cousins, Livvy and Calli. Jonas also hasn't had any opportunities to share his toys. So when he watched the girls play with some of his things I could tell that he was a little worried about that. He actually was a little vocal about it, usually he is pretty quite and just watches.
Jonas went down his first slide and almost got upset, but he held it together like a brave little boy.
When it all boils down, all I want for Jonas is to be happy. Maybe by learning to be around people/children he can find some more happiness.

"Mom, are you going to make me play with more kids and share my toys too?"