Wish we knew

Many times, Jerry and I look at each other and wonder what is going on in our Lindsay's mind. What she is thinking and why and sad that we can't help her sometimes.  She is so dang smart, as she is aware of everything around her.  Intuitive and receptive she is. And although she can't sometimes tell us what she is thinking, she sure leaves us hints.

Like this morning! She goes to her day program Tuesday thru Friday, so she has a three day weekend most of the time. Like most, Tuesday is her Monday and like most, she would rather extend her weekend. On Tuesday's, her day program volunteers at our local dog shelter, walking dogs, petting the cats, helping with laundry, etc. And as you know, Lindsay loves dogs!  One of the requirements of volunteering at the dog shelter is that participants wear tennis shoes. For some reason, on Tuesday's we have had little battles about wearing her tennis shoes. We know she loves her flip flops, a lot! So last week, we put her tennis shoes in a bag for her to take with her, as a compromise. Today she indicated she didn't know where her shoes were and when I went to look for them, I found them with the shoelaces taken out. I shook by head and smiled as she was so creative and smart in knowing that if the shoelaces were gone, she couldn't wear them. But smiling in wonder that she was sending me a message.

So, why isn't she wanting to wear her tennis shoes? The first mention of wearing her tennis shoes on Tuesday mornings brings a change.  Does she not like going there?  Is it because it is a Tuesday (her Monday) and she would rather not wear any at all? Or is it just about the shoes, like most of us girls? 

Whatever the message, we will try and figure it out, but sure wish we knew!