That snow shower is coming to get us. Better get a move on with this game of outdoor table tennis.
Thankfully I lost just in time.
What happened to the days when I would let him win. Build up his confidence. Do that parent thing. It’s all change now. Now it’s just about me salvaging any shred of self respect possible. A dad who was once a sporting King who is now one of the oppressed. Beaten down. Defeated. Can’t win a thing.
Time moves on.
Time moves on in a good way.
Sign that this parenting gig might just be working.
I do hope so.
A first walk for son outside. Ok it was late at night. Yes it was only 1 minute on the deserted road. Full decontamination when we came back. But it’s a start. The first time in over a year. As his health professionals point out. Until he can go into a busy cafe. Sit down and be at ease having a drink surrounded by people. Until he gets to that stage a return to school is out of the question. Will it be just in time for the end of this school year. Will it be just in time for a return before the end of 2021. How knows but it’s not a question of just in time. It will be in HIS time.
A Dad trying to cope with the loss of his Partner and becoming a single parent. 
Yes, it has to be his time and only he will know when that may be. But each step forward, no matter how small, is progress.
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It is
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A big step I think for him. Slowly I hope he can do the cafe thing too.
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It is.
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Congrats to Hawklad on the first step! That is awesome. May he continue to venture at his own pace and comfort level!
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Let’s hope so.
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It’s a massive step for him. As Robyn said, may he feel motivated and secure enough to keep going, at his own pace. I am proud of you both. ☺️❤️
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Let’s hope so ❤️
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That’s wonderful, that Hawklad went outside. Little steps can become bigger steps, but you’re right, he can’t be pushed. Well done!
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It’s a start
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Congratulations to you both
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That’s so fantastic! We built it up slowly too. They’ll get there in the end. Xxx
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That’s the secret. x
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That’s the key Gary, it will be in his time.
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It will
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A start is awesome. Prayers that it’s a start to something wonderful for both of you. Keep going. Every step counts.
Stay out of the rain Superdad. ❤ Snow showers, really?
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I hope your staying out of the rain as well ❤️
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Baby steps. so happy he was out for a min. He will get there. 😊
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One day.
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Yes one day.
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Woot woot 🙌🥳💃🏼✨ I’m Happy Dancing for Hawklad! Such a BIG step for him! And after forgetting the rabbit 🐇thing too!
I’m so very happy for you both!💌💌💌💌
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It’s a start ❤️
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Yes!! Progress!! 1min is more than 45 seconds!!!
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It is
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Is home schooling always an option where you live?
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Yes but it’s not supported.
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I feel for hawklad. His anxiety just must be so high. I know that type of anxiety all too well. The pandemic has not made anxiety less easy to deal with, its actually much harder now. xx
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It spikes. Can’t get on top of it xx
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