Still looking up

Glory be and hallelujah, Timmy finally gave up and is taking a nap, during a thunderstorm, no less. He really still needs one, at least most days, and just hasn't been settling down. His first dance class today must have done him in, as he only protested mildly before packing off to bed with Teddy.

Brian was upset again before school, and it wasn't even about his new afternoon program, which doesn't meet today, anyway. He's in the same morning classroom as last year, but with a different teacher and therefore a different routine, and I think that's what is upsetting him so much. I asked him if he thought a picture schedule would help, and he said yes, so I asked for one. Hopefully his teacher will have one ready for tomorrow and that will help things go a little more smoothly. Maybe I can get a copy of it for home, too, and talk him through it if he needs that.

Abby had a violin lesson yesterday, and she played so well! I'm very proud of her. After a bit of a rough time over the summer when she seemed like she didn't really want to play, she's into it again, and eager to practice in the morning, and to work hard during her practice. She's starting to sound really good, and I think she's really identifying with being a violinist, too. After months of pre-Twinkle activities, she's finally been assigned the first Twinkle variation (Mississippi Hot Dog, or taka taka stop stop). Her intonation is mostly very good, as is her tone. Hooray!

Earl and I had a date...this morning! We went out for breakfast after the kids were in school and it was great. When we go out to dinner, it costs at least $50 in babysitting before we even order an appetizer, but while the kids are in school, no such additional expense. We might just have to switch our date nights to date mornings. Whatever works!