Adeline's Thanksgiving party was on Tuesday. Daddy stayed home while Lila and I attended. Or that was at least what we planned. I was a few minutes late to the party so the students were all sitting around in a circle when I arrived. When I walked through the door, one of the teachers told Adeline to turn around and see who was here. Adeline jumped up with a huge smile that immediately turned to tears. She only saw disappointing Mommy when she really wanted to see Daddy. Boy was she mad! I told her Miss Lois was going to sit her in time out if she didn't settle down and she responded with, "But I want Daddy here!" It broke my heart to see her disappointment so I got on the phone and Daddy hopped in the car. Working from home really helps at times like these.
Later, I was told by Adeline's teachers that she was expecting Daddy. I was also informed that when the teachers say that the students are going to take something home and show mommy, Adeline always corrects them and says she is going to show her Daddy. Looks like I am a second class citizen in my Belle's eyes. It doesn't hurt my feelings because I know that the best gift I can give my girls is a strong relationship with their Daddy. I would say that all three are well on their way but Miss Belle has sealed the deal.
Moving on to the party. . . Lila and Adeline had a great time together. The teachers are always good at including Lila and since two of them service her for OT and SLT services, Lila feels at ease. The girls sang and danced. What was most remarkable was that when the class was singing a song, Miss Lois stopped singing and let the kids finish the last line of the song. Well no one continued except Adeline. She powered up her big girl voice and charmed everyone in the room as she finished the song solo style. I was pleased that she projected herself in front of many parents she didn't know. She is NOT my shy child.
Here are some pictures from day that show my little Native American sporting her new specs.
