Denis (no longer) the grouch
For about the last 6 months (year? 18 months?) Denis has been a realy pain. Nothing is ever perfect and all he would seem to focus on were the parts that weren't perfect. Seriously. We could have the world's best day. We could do 20 awesome things. And if there was one shitty one in there it would be a bad day. It was very frustrating. He was turning into a moody teen at age 10/11.

And then someone flipped a switch. Still don't have any idea what it was. Did he have a near-death experience and not tell me about it? Seems unlikely. But then the attitude change was pretty unlikely as well. So who knows.

Lately the guy has just been a joy to be around. He's more physical - he gives hugs when a year ago he wouldn't. He helps out around the house. Sometimes without being asked. He doesn’t grumble much at the tasks he used to complain about previously. I am loving it!

And I *really* wish I knew what brought the change one. I'd like to market it!