tue, 11/9...day 313

Observation and conference day for Cory. He had a rough day yesterday, so I was glad to see that he felt better today.

Steve and I had a long talk about what might be going on with him and thought of some ideas here and there but didn't have any real lightbulb moments. Just something he has to get through, and we have to help him get through, I think.

I feel so bad for him, as he is clearly struggling so hard with something. I just wish I knew what it was and how to help him cope better. :-(

mon, 11/8...day 312

Cory pretending to be a "tech guy."

Go, go Gadget! :D

sun, 11/7...day 311

We had several visitors today!

Garland and Rolly stopped by to drop off a few things, and stayed to play for a bit. Niall took Rolly up to his room to show him various interesting things, and Rolly was happy to trot along. C

ory stayed downstairs with us and had a snack inbetween showing us the alphabet in sign languages and lounging all over my lap (sigh).

Then later, Pat came over for tea and a catch-up visit. Such a treat! We need to do that MUCH more often.

sat, 11/6...day 310

This morning was an eye checkup for Niall, as it had been several years (whoops). We've been going to Dr. Barnhart for a long time now. Good people and close by to boot.

Happily they don't do the nasty "puff" in your eyes to test for glaucoma anymore, so we didn't have that to deal with for Niall and his very sensitive faculties.

He actually enjoyed the visit and everything looks perfect, so that's a relief too.

fri, 11/5...day 309

Seemed like a good day for Chinese food, so we stopped by Chan's Place on the way home. Cory was practically loopy from a combination of hunger, after school playdate, being tired, and maybe a long week at school (?), so I took him in with me to order and wait for our takeout.

It's very crowded at Chinese restaurants on Friday nights!

But we entertained ourselves while waiting by taking photos and (in Cory's case) being a little goofy. Good to finally get home with the food and start the weekend.

thu, 11/4...day 308

Couple of cute kids on their way up to class this morning. :-)

Actually, I was suddenly struck by how "big kid" Niall is looking. Wow. Sometimes it seems like they make an overnight leap to a new level. Maybe it was the sweatshirt + backpack + ukelele bag combination.

Almost 10 now...and looking every inch of it!

wed, 11/3...day 307

Cory and I tried out the new "far side" path at school today.

It's a pretty walk through the woods, but it means parking on the other side, which means battling through the congestion of cars dropping off at the turnaround when I'm getting ready to leave (since we arrive on the early side).

So, worth a try but probably not on our regular agenda.

Nice new cedar bark path on the near side of the lot now too, though. I expect we'll use that one a lot!