building confidence

Payton had therapy again today. I brought up to April about how Paytons sensory issues are improving. Before Payton would only wear a VERY select few outfits and even more select selection of shoes. Lately she's more willing to try new outfits on and she's even worn a few outfits that didn't fit into her "very baggy, doesn't rub anywhere etc" category. Sunday for church she pulled out a pair of shoes that I bought for her Halloween costume last year that until now shes NEVER worn. Her therapist said she's not too surprised about this b/c as Payton's confidence builds, her anxiety starts to lessen and these things start to improve. I know it sounds totally unrelated that her sensory issues have anything to do with anxiety and SM but it's connected somehow. We are very happy to see improvement in this department! Last year when we went shoe shopping we tried on every shoe in the store and left empty-handed now more recently she's wear many more and many new outfits! Anyways, its good to see that even though we aren't verbal *yet* we are seeing improvements. We'll get there *someday!*