Gracie had a great, full day at school. She did not crash after her second feeding (as she did on Thursday - - for three and a half hours) and was fairly spunky when I picked her up! So, I decided to take her for a little "beautification." Yes, I could have easily saved the money and given her hair a little trim myself, but my girl loves getting her hair cut and she deserved a something fun that was just about her!
I told her where we were going and she got so excited! She signed, "hair, hair, hair, cut, cut, cut" over and over. She was not thrilled about the ten minute wait, nor the fact that she wasn't allowed to wheel herself all around the salon during that wait, but once it was her turn, she calmed down completely. I told her where to go and she wheeled herself over to the "yellow car" (the taxi-cab chair) and signed, "up." She was ready... ready to take over! Check her out!
After that, we picked Preston up from school - - he, too, had a good day! As he typically does on Fridays, he climbed in the car, stepped over to Gracie's side and said, "Hi, Gracie! How's your day?" My heart always leaps with love and pride as he initiates this exchange, doing his best to sign the words as he says them. They are always so happy to see each other, and when she feels good, like she did today, Gracie signs his name over and over from the time we park until he's in the car and strapped into his car seat.
When we got home, we soaked up the rest of the day's sunshine and played outside for a couple of hours. Giving Gracie a break from the rigorous "force-feeding" regimen for the day was the right thing to do. She deserved today so much... we all did.
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That sounds like a fabulous day! I'm glad you got to enjoy it. Look at that beautiful girl with her new hair cut. :) And the sibling love is awesome.
Oh my goodness, this is so wonderful to see. It brings such happiness to my heart to know that Miss G and the rest of the Flock had such a good Friday. I think that Gracie's love for beautification is pretty much the sweetest thing ever (I love getting my haircut, too, Gracie!). So much love.
Yay for good days!!! Gracie's haircut was just about the cutest thing ever!
I've been gone all week on a business trip and haven't had a chance to check the Internet until tonight, so I was SO happy to read about Gracie's good day yesterday! She looks so beautiful with her new hair cut! I just love how she enjoys getting all beautified!
I hope you're able to find out more from her test results soon. Glad she at least seems to be over this most recent cycle.
So awesome! I was so glad to come to her page and see her beautiful smile. Her haircut pictures are priceless and I love to always see and hear the bond that her brother and her share! So glad that ya'll had a wonderful day! You are right.... it was well deserved :O)
SO glad your Friday went well and Gracie looks so stinkin' cute with her new 'do! Preston is such a wonderful brother - you have two amazing kiddos :) XOXO
see sometimes even when you are old you got your birthday wishes!
a trip to the salon is always a good choice. so glad gracie is peeking out of the gloom, on an unralated note i too missed clair's big day maybe we can get someone to share a pic or two. thanking of you and sending all kinds of love your way!
kathy
I love it Swann!!
So glad that you all had a great day! You definitely needed that! Gracie's hair looked so darling. I just loved seeing that sweet connection between your kiddos. Those are the MOST heart warming moments seeing the girls engaging with Caden and his love of them. We are constantly thinking of you and praying for some answers.
Mary and Caden
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