Sam had his first rock climbing class at Lifetime Fitness tonight. I was not able to attend but he gave me the full overview.

"Hey Dad".....I hear as I walk in the door.

Sam: I had rock climbing class tonight at Liiiiiiifetime. (He likes to say the name funny with a little smile.)
Dad: Oh yeah, how was it?
Sam: Good
Dad: So what did you do.
Sam: I had rock wtzbyure.... (he trails off where I can't hear or understand him. He is now looking at a book that is a few feet away.)
Dad: So did you climb the rock wall.
(pause for 1-1.5 minutes) Dad: Hey Sam, did you climb the rock wall.
(another pause for almost an entire minute) Dad: Sam, did you climb the rock wall.
(after a long pause bec you could tell he was listening just not responding) Mom: Sam, did you hear Daddy? Can you tell him what you did at rock climbing class?
Dad: Sam, tell me what you did at rock climbing class.
Sam: the toilets are Kohler, I met name and name. They love me.

conversation over, time to move on

I remember the days when I just prayed for a single word to come out of his mouth.

My boy took a rock climbing class at Lifetime tonight. He started to tantrum once because waiting his turn was really hard. But, Sam quickly noticed others staring and he stopped (he told me this and so did Mom). How successful was the night.......Well, we had some heavy conversation and he exhibited his ability to regain control when upset. We should be popping open some champagne because these are times to celebrate!