Well, things have been hoppin' around here as usual! This is terrible, but I'm too lazy to download my pictures right now, so I'll do a picture post later this week.

Caroline's last day of school was this past Thursday and on Friday they had a little graduation. The kids sang several little songs and she got a certificate. Next year she will be attending preschool three mornings a week. She loved school this year, but is happy to be home with mommy this summer. She made several good friends and is looking forward to going back in the fall.

Jason and I went away over Memorial Day Weekend to celebrate our anniversary. Our actual anniversary is the 29th, but my parents offered to keep the kids last weekend. It was a very much needed getaway from the stresses and business of everyday life. We rented a cabin in Gatlinburg and had a great time. We slept, relaxed, sat in the hot tub, shopped, ate way too much food, and just enjoyed peace and quiet. It was very nice. The kids did great with my parents although I think my mom needed another weekend after the long weekend!

Silas and I went back for his third counseling session today. I am just so thankful to my good friend who encouraged us to seek help. It is going well and I love our therapist. She is an adoptive mom, and has been there and knows how hard my days are and what life is like. It is so great to have her encouragement! Silas' main struggle is for control. He wants to control everything. As I regain and demand control in different areas, he feels out of control and is reacting strongly with major tantrums. I will just say that it is completely exhausting and unless you have parented a child with RAD, there is no way to describe how hard the days can be. Some days I feel like I pray constantly to survive the day. Silas usually chooses to only act this way at home. He is very charming and a perfect angel in public which is an entire different issue. I am so thankful for nap time today!

Silas and Caroline also went to the dentist today. After a really rough morning at home, I was unsure of how he would do at the dentist. They both were great! Caroline went first to show Silas how brave she was. When she got a sticker, he wanted his turn. It was a very successful trip, I was very thankful. : )

That about sums up our week. Madelyn still has 6 more days of school left and I am looking forward to her field day on Friday. I'll post then with pictures!