Jacob's Pet Peeves

Jacob has several pet peeves I guess you would call them. I would have to say that #1 on his list is chewing gum. He hates it. He won’t chew it and doesn’t like anyone else to have it either. I love chewing gum. This is a constant problem in our household. If he is tired or in a bad mood the sound, smell or sight of someone chewing gum can reduce him to a crying mess. I have repeatedly told him that if he would just try chewing a piece that he might change his mind about it. About 2 weeks ago he finally gave in and put a microscopic piece in his mouth. Thirty seconds later…he threw up his supper.

When he was 3 years old we put him in occupational therapy on the recommendation of his preschool teacher. He would throw up or at least gag at the sight of a band-aid, hole in a shirt, scratch on someone’s skin…basically anything that disrupted the surface of anything. We think it stems from him being a preemie and being on a ventilator in his first few days. He has a really strong gag reflex. The OT improved his sensory problems but every now and then something pops up. The last year it has been chewing gum. I can’t wait until this phase is over…it’s really hard to stop chewing the moment I see his head turn, lol.

What brought this topic to mind today was a lesson in one of the classroom’s I’m in…the teacher was discussing the way laws are made and about the process of how we would ban chewing gum from the US. She commented that in Singapore chewing gum was banned. I came home tonight and told Jacob about this and he promptly asked “When can we move there?”. I’m fairly certain he was serious.

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This is my bed. Jacob is on Shannon's side and Abby is on mine. This is how I found them when I got out of the shower tonight. I'm not thinking it will be easy to remove either one of them.

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Jacob found out tonight that his “girlfriend” is moving to Ohio after fall break. She had evidently tried to break the news to him a few days ago on the playground but he thought she was just playing. I talked to her Mom tonight and found out the details then broke them to Jacob after the phone call. Needless to say, he is very upset and hates to see her go. Her Mom and I have both told the kids they can email, write and call anytime they want to but sadly they probably will lose touch before long.

Immediately after finding out about this we start watching “Great American Dog” and are both very stressed that our favorite dog will be sent packing tonight. I think if Presley and Travis had went home, Jacob would have completely lost it! Presley reminds us of Abby and how silly and goofy that boxers act. The owner, Travis, is very sweet and good natured...I bet his mother is proud of him right now. I hope there is a 2nd season of this show because we both have enjoyed it so much.