A day to remember

Troy and I drove to Abilene today to see Steven.  We had one of the most remarkable days we have had!  It seems like we are constantly surprised and impressed with the gains Steven has made!

We went to Mr. Gatti's for lunch.  Mr. Gatti's, for those not in the know, is like Peter Piper Pizza meets Dave and Buster's.  It's a pizza buffet, bowling, arcade games, bumper cars, and a ride that takes you up in the air and drops you down in increments.  To an adult, this is torture.  To a child, it is heaven.  To Steven, it was heaven on crack!

 We ate pizza on the buffet.  And salad.  And cookies.  And pasta.  And soda.  And then we found the pudding.   Life was as good as it gets.

Steven played the "I have to go to the bathroom" card which he frequently uses as a means of escaping whatever setting he is done with.

After the bathroom, Steven went into the arcade.  Unprompted.  Without bribery.  He tried to play the games.  He bowled and earned tickets which we promptly exchanged for tootsie rolls and bubbles.  He was in heaven.

Then, he saw the bumper cars.  He wanted on those cars so bad. Unfortunately, the cars were not yet open for the day.

We have decided to hold Steven's 14th birthday at Mr. Gatti's.  We talked to the manager and he even offered to open the doors an hour early so the boys could all enjoy the place without the extra stimulus of extra people around.  (one of the benefits of the school being one of the largest employers in town!)

Today was truly a day to remember.  Wow.