Holidays

It seems like Thanksgiving & Christmas went by in a blur this year. We got a Christmas dress for Jenny.  She seemed to enjoy wearing it - prancing around.

Lonnie had some rough days, mostly stressing out when routines got changed.  Although she enjoyed her winter break, starting back to school was really tough.  She would wander around the classroom and refuse to do work - telling the teacher "it was scary".



Halloween is coming!

So, Lonnie has decided that this year her costume choice is a veterinarian.   So far I have found pink scrubs, a white lab coat and a stethoscope.   She insists that there must be a hypodermic needle and tongue depressor (where does she get these ideas?).   I have found some possibilities on line and I think I will be able to round out the accessories in time.   This is definitely easier than finding all the parts of the Minnie Mouse costume last year!

School is going okay (I think).  At least I have not had any notes from her teachers.   One of them did call me and said she was doing okay.    The main battle right now is getting her to do homework.   She is insistent that school work only be done at school.

Lonnie has recently started hanging out with a girl who lives on our block.  She is two years younger and they seem to get along well.   I hope they continue to play together - Lonnie really needs the experience of being with other children outside of school - in unstructured time.

Sunday drive

Lonnie had to do a presentation in front of her class on Monday, about Betsy Ross.   She got very agitated and did not want to do it.    I stood up with her and prompted her reading the report out loud.   The teacher and classmates were very supportive and gave her a round of applause when she was done.     Lonnie has been fortunate to have classmates that accept her as she is and are always willing to help her or just be a friend.   

We took a drive last Sunday to the top of Sandia Peak, where you can see for miles both east and west.  We took Jenny (the dog) along.   Lonnie did great, and so did Jenny.   After that we went up the road a little further to an old mining down called Madrid.   It is now an artsy-tourist town and popular biker destination.  Everything is kind of laid back there and Lonnie enjoyed climbing and exploring the old train engine on display there.   A long drive, but nice weather and a chance to relax.

One more week of school and Lonnie is out till mid-August.   She is counting the days.