Changes

They are subtle, but they are there.  Those little changes that happen when the time they spend with you is a little less, and the time they spend with their peers is a little more.   I am sure most parents experience this when their children start school.

She is carrying on longer conversations.  She is more expressive in her likes and dislikes.  She is more curious about everything.  She is more pensive about other kids and their differences.  She is more self directed.  She is more independent. She is more responsive to redirection.  
 

Oh, and there is this:  she has a new “boyfriend” every other day.  (Brian has already pleaded with her on this one.)  Today it is Pascal. 

But all in all, Brian and I cannot complain.  She is adjusting well, and so are we.  We are grateful she likes her teachers, and she is making friends.  We are enjoying the changes we see.   All is well.

And visits from friends and family always make life a little bit sweeter......

I used to work with Patton...

He is a treasured friend.

And Lucy loves him so.

And short but sweet visits with Lindsay Lou are always welcomed.....

"No no........I can put it on all by myself."  (read: Little Ms. Independence)

Ten minutes later, and we are off!

How much do these girls love each other?

It is immeasurable.