Ainsley's Graduation Day...

My apologies! I skipped a bit ahead yesterday to inform everyone of Pilly's dramatic recovery. Back to last Thursday...Ainsley graduated from her 3 year old preschool. Some of my pictures did not turn out, fuzzy as usual. I won't post them here but this is Ainsley her little buddy C and her two teachers. I am going to say again how much I am going to miss this school next year. I have to work really hard to make the extra effort to teach bible stories as well as they did this year. It does help that our church sends bible lessons home with us to work on during the week. I have made an extra effort since the first of the year to work on these with the kiddos. I swear, Aidan memorizes scripture so easily. That one has the amazing memory I no longer seem to have. Pulled in too many directions I guess. Back to graduation...tons of artwork came home, they made Father's Day presents, received certificates, and had an indoor picnic. A good time was had by all. We presented the teachers with flower arrangements, each student contributed a flower to each, and some gift cards. Love those two ladies pictured above, in my eyes they were sent to me straight from heaven! What a blessing.

I heard a follow up from the school counselor today. Things between the Aidan and his "friend" have apparently improved significantly. I am wondering if some of their troubles, or at least Aidan's troubles, had something to do with the long winter. There are still bad days to their friendship, but I think since they are having more and more opportunity to play outside they are getting along better. I have the impression that Aidan able to get away from him a little better. I still don't like to hear Aidan say that this kid is making fun of him. Irks me to no end. I keep telling Aidan that when this starts up he needs to walk away and play with his other friends. He doesn't need to stay around if he is being given a hard time. On a few rare occasions I have even seen him do this. Hopefully, this situation will continue to improve especially considering the space that summer provides for us.


Today Ainsley went in for her first official dentist appointment. She has visited before, but this time they were able to do some actual cleaning. If only I could get her to sit still in the chair for more than 5 seconds! Too much for her too look at and touch. Hopefully, next time will be even easier. Well, that is it for now. I hope everyone has a sunshiny day!