5 days went by and there were so many things that I said "Oh, I have to write that on your blog." But, since I didn't do it IMMEDIATELY, the thought is gone. That is what comes with old age boys - senility.
Saturday was super exciting. We had swim lessons. I had to go figure out what your next levels will be. I talked to Joey's teacher and I said "He will be level 1 again, right?" The teacher said "He is super close but he needs probably one more session of level 1." I told her "you know he isn't ever leaving level 1 because he likes putting his head on your chests." She said "I know." Yes, Joey, you are a ladies man. I just shake my head watching you floating on all those bosoms.
Elijah moved from level 1 to level 2 this session. In the middle of the session, you we.re moved to level 3. I asked your teacher and he was on the fence between level 3 and level 4. You jumped in and we had you freestyle down the pool. I was so proud watching you. It was amazing! You are moving into level 4 next session - breast stroke and butterfly.
We went bowling last night and had a great time. I think Joey bounced for 2 hours in excitement. What started out as a cheap night - $2 bowling, $2 shoes, $2 tacos ended up being super expensive. WOW! I don't know how people go out all of the time.
Tonight was parent teacher conferences and Elijah got good marks. You are right where you should be and progressing like you should. So proud of you buddy! Afterwards, you got to choose Dairy Queen or TCBY for a treat. You chose TCBY. We loaded up our cups up with yogurt and dug in. While we were talking, you said "I sure do wish I had a machine to go back in time." I was surprised by that and said "Why? What would you do?" I was waiting for something profound and really excited to hear the answer. It was "I would go to Dairy queen instead." Cracked me up.
I had a really, really rough day today. I am not ready to talk to you guys about it but my emotions and brain are just not firing right today. I can't remember a time where I would cry every 5 minutes - even after Grampa Larry died it wasn't this bad. But, one tiny silver lining in the whole day was that I was crying when Joey got home. I asked for a big Joey hug and you gave me one. You said "It will be alright, mom." I kept crying - probably harder at that point. You said "It will all be ok, mom." It made me feel a tiny bit better. Someday, we will talk about it but it is too raw for me now.
You guys are off school tomorrow and Friday so we have 4 days together. I am sure that once I am sobered up from the stress of it, I will have lots of gems to tell you.
