We're walking a very precarious line with Ian right now. We pulled him out of the after-school program, and wouldn't you know that for 2 days straight he had no behavior issues at school? He did have a problem on Thursday which warranted a visit from the guidance counselor, but I'm not sure what exactly that was all about. We have a conference with his teacher on Thursday, so I'm sure I'll get some answers then. I'm curious, because Ian said that they "played math games," and the women who spoke to him is the same woman who assesses for the "gifted" program, so I'm wondering if they're exploring all angles to his behavior.

Anyway, I've noticed a dramatic change! He's back to my sweet little man, and the very first day I told him he didn't have to go back to the program he lit up from the inside and couldn't stop saying "Thank you, Mommy! Thank you!" We've read books, played games, had nice family dinners again... I'm not sure if it's due to less stress, or if my response to him is different in some way, but it's pretty amazing. He still has his moments, but they seem more like "regular 6-year-old issues" versus something bigger and darker.

We've had a great weekend of family time. Friday we went to the mall for dinner and to get Roo some shoes and clothes, then I studied. Saturday Ian and Sean went to the movies so I could study while Roo napped, then they picked us up and we went to the bookstore. After that we came home and ate dinner together and played some games, then I got to study again. Since I made some good progress I took the day off today. We walked to the park at 8:30 am where we were the only people in sight, then we came home. Sean and Ian took off again, so I read/napped while Roo slept, and now she and I are having lunch and hanging out.

I can't wait until I can work from home. Being here for my family is such an amazing experience!