William Wednesday

William had an EXCITING week!!!

Last Thursday we both took the day 'off' together and went to San Jose to pick up Yaya and papa! The drive there was just long enough that the car put him to sleep 10 minutes before we arrived. So, my plans to go to target before the airport turned into explore San Jose before the airport. Oh well!

He was SO excited to see his Yaya and papa. Talked about it for weeks and almost broke federal law by crossing into the 'passengers only' section of the airport when he saw Yaya. He couldn't wait to hug her!

He had some over stimulation that afternoon - between the airport, showing off his new house, getting lots of presents from their suitcases, and showing them cannery row and the aquarium - he was run ragged. He loved showing them all the fishes, I think he's proud that he knows his way around the aquarium. It's very familiar to him.

Friday he went to school while the adults went on a not-whale watch tour. We dropped him off a hour later than I normally do which meant we went into his real classroom (I usually drop him off next door until his room opens) and it meant all his friends were already there. He HATED this change of routine. He glowed when he saw Erin but other than that he was very overwhelmed and let me know he did not want to be in that room. So, we walked back over to the other side and he sat down at his breakfast spot. Creatures of habit, kids are! He had to sit there and get his bearings but then he had a great day.

We were busy all weekend with relay and he loved every second of it. He loved being outside all day, running in the grass, driving baby jackl around, and playing in the tent. He also played baseball with Austin and me and he was really good! Austin tossed the ball from about 3-4 feet away and I helped William with the bat. I didn't aim or swing, just helped hold some of the weight. And he hit it straight on almost every time. I was so surprised! Pretty sure I still can't do that :)

He was devastated to have to go home that night instead of sleep in mommy dada's tent, but he slept good in his big bed. And was still exhausted all day Sunday!

Monday I had to go to work but I hear it was a rough transition leaving Yaya and papa at the airport. He was very sad. But, he's now looking forward to his next round of visitors in 2 weeks! This morning he asked to call and leave uncle Brandon a message and he told him he's excited to see him.

He won't be showing him how he climbs in the back of Melvin though...melvin is going to be out of commission for awhile. Sad day! But thankfully William was not in the car when Melvin got injured - William wouldn't have enjoyed that!!!

I am so thankful that even though we live so far away William knows and love his family so much! He is a blessed boy!

- manda