Just the Beginning of 2012

January has been good.  Busy, as usual, but good.  The first photos are of Joey and his friend, Vonn, at a restaurant.  Vonn's mother took the photos.  They are true action shots - a pretty good picture of what you would see if you were sitting across the table from them.  Joey had just gone to his first movie with a friend and his friend's parent (none of Joey's family was there!).  I could see the pride in his independence when he walked into the restaurant to meet me for dinner.  He didn't even acknowledge me.

(Side note:  When I see these photos, I can't help but thinking of my thoughts that night.  This same night Kathy was in a car accident.  It was a nightmare for me, too.  I was on the phone when it happened, heard her scream, the phone disconnected, and she didn't answer the phone for a good 15 minutes.  Luckily, she is OK - still a little sore.  She was at a stoplight when a car hit from behind causing a four car pile up.  She was squished between two cars.  Her car will be in the shop for a month!  It reminds me how precious our relationships are and how quickly life can change.  I am so happy and thankful Kathy is OK.)

Joey just received his report card and is doing well (says the proud mother).  He has also been getting "happy faces" in his folder every day!  He works hard at this, and I am so proud of him.  Joey enjoys his class, and they enjoy him.  It's a good situation.  We are blessed!

Joey continues to have a special "Nana and Papa Night" on Wednesdays.  I believe it is such a special relationship between grandparents and grandchildren.  They also see him for a few hours on Saturdays. 

 

 



Joey with his friend, Austyn, at school.  They had made flowers
out of these building blocks and sorted them by colors.  They had
a specific one picked out for me for my arrival.



Joey on the playground at school after school.
He simply loves running around even if it's by himself.



He started something new this week.  He likes to
race his ghost friend.  (One day "Bobby," one day "Nick")
He gets a kick out of who is in the lead and who wins.
I find him very entertaining with his new ideas and interests.




My spiritual journey has been a focus for me
over the last few years.  My dear friend, Cindy,
gave me this for my car.  He reminds me to keep things
in perspective, breathe, and enjoy.  He also
makes me smile!