Here we are.. 3 days of fun remain at the RAC.
We are starting out with a GREAT week, and I only wish that every week was like this. No real issues, no incident reports, no accidents in the pants, no major meltdowns or sassiness, and everyone seems to be getting along well. I can almost let my guard down and relax. ha
We leave next week for a full week trip to San Diego to visit my Grandmother aka Oma. She is 86, still living at home, completely independent. We try to make annual trips to see her and enjoy the time we can get with her. She has a very special place in my heart, and I want my kids to be able to experience what I got to when I was young with her.
I picked Allie up in San Antonio over the weekend, and she completely surprised me. She actually participated in a DANCE that last Friday night at the Duke Tip program. WHAT? I could hardly believe it when she told me. It was a hip hop dance, and she does not care for that type of music AT ALL!! She finally came out of her shell a little bit, and that warmed my heart so much. She wants to go again next year, so that makes me happy too. I was so worried when counselors told me she claimed to have “selective mutism.” I know she has social anxiety, but after this performance, I’m sure it’s just a major hurdle she CAN overcome, and DID after 3 weeks of being around the same group of people.
I still don’t know which school the kids will be going to next year. I’m almost certain it’s going to be a change for us, but I did apply to stay at their current school, so hopefully we find out in the next week for sure.
I am sooo happy that Autumn & Allie are getting along so well, as they are now sharing rooms. They have always had major issues with this. Autumn was a constant pest to Allie. It almost seemed as though Allie hated Autumn. I know she doesn’t, but it was just never nice between them. Now, they are wanting to spend girl time together in their room, with the door closed. They want to stay up late talking.. I love this. This move might be a really good thing in that regard. I just never expected this.
The boys really miss the king size bed in their room. We had taken that out over the weekend, and put their bunk beds in there. They loved sharing a bed. haha Now, they claim they are scared to go to sleep, and miss all that room in the bed. they are just sooo funny.
When Allie was unpacking her boxes the other night, she pulled a little gift for me, that she had gotten in Italy. It was a little bracelet with rubies. It was meant for my birthday and it was my birthstone. how thoughtful is that? She does love me.. haha
I can’t complain right now, and things are really good, just enjoying these moments while they last. 🙂
All in a Day 