Week 5

What a week it's been! Lainey got a VERY MILD case of the flu. So mild, that we decided to stick with our plans of going to see Shaping Sound in Ft. Worth! I'm so glad we went, even though it was against my better judgment. I don't break rules very often! This was a big step for us. But, as you can see by the picture, she feels fine. Her fever never got above 100.5. MILD.

From top to bottom...Lainey, Allyson, Faith, and Izzy.

Such a great show. Ally, Lainey, Izzy, and Faith.

Walker took this picture of Reagan. Poor dog.

The day has finally come where these kids play games by themselves. I'm not sad. Not one bit. I'm grateful that they no longer need me to participate/mediate! Play away, kids. Play away.

Walker's sweet picture of "Ducky Blankie."

And this is Walker's picture of our family. "It's yellow shirt day." So we're all wearing yellow shirts. LOVE THIS.

Tamiflu is horrible. Lainey tolerates it, but hates taking it. Walker vomits the entire (preventive) dose of Tamiflu. (For those who are interested...that's $130 down the drain. Literally.)

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And....my Week 5 notes to the kids...

Walker // You continually sing Christmas songs. Still. "Feliz Navidad" is a favorite, as well as "Jingle Bells" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"...and of course, you still like to substitute your own words for the real ones. 

Lainey // You continue to amaze us. This week, you're finishing your solo with Miss Annie at dance. She is awesome, you are such a hard worker.. and when I watch you...you're just SO strong. A beautiful, strong, graceful dancer who LOVES an audience. What's interesting, though, is that you don't love an audience in "normal life." You are nervous about people singing "Happy Birthday" to you (because you don't know what to do when all eyes are on you) and you don't like to watch videos of yourself dancing. You don't like to arrive late to events where all eyes will be on you as you enter the room (like coming in late to school after a doctor or dentist appointment). You're shy when it comes to accepting compliments from peers, and you get nervous speaking in front of groups (even if you know everyone well). But dance by yourself on a stage? You're totally fine. No problem. I wonder if this is common with performers/dancers? I'll have to research this! :)