I ventured out in the world today to accompany Adeline on her pre-school classes' field trip to the Mocha Children's Arts Museum. My mom drove and herded children. I got to sit back and enjoy as Adeline explained the finer points of Beach Boys' lyrics (Bom-Bom-dipty-dip) to 4 other 3 year old girls (two of whom are native French speakers).
It was also the day that Cole was required to bring in 100 of something for his 100th day of Kindergarten. Despite my best efforts to dissuade him, he chose to bring 100 stuffed animals. We rounded up every last plush toy in our house (including ones I'd moved to the garage at Christmas time), exempting George and Adeline favorites, but we were still far short. I brought out the musical Christmas toys. I pulled out the childhood animals of immortal status that neither Tom nor I have been able to ever give away (for which our children don't really care... not one can still be called plush). I even called Grandma. She scoured her supplies and sent over as many she could find. After a final inspection, and a decisive rejection of a pink poodle and small doll in a red skirt, Cole went to school with two large garbage bags and 97 stuffed animals.
The word is he dumped them in the reading corner with his teacher's permission and dove in amongst then. Classmates followed suit, frolicking with a stuffed Darth Vader and a Jingle Bell singing cow. Bliss.
I had lunch out with my mom, but was back home by 1:30PM for a nap (how civil).
George and Tom came home late due to baseball practice (Tom's a coach for the team). And after dinner, homework, and piano practice, the night is gone. "When do I just have time to read?" George yelled last week in frustration. He's been the most aware of what is going on with me because he listens closely to everyone.
Now that the pain isn't so severe, and I'm not ruled by a constant stream of doctor's visits, I feel that I might be in a bit of denial. I guess the best thing to do is enjoy it while it lasts.
How are you today Mom? I hope your having fun with the kids today. The kids are super adorable, just keep it up and we'll continue to pray for you.
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