It's the most wonderful time of year...

We all seem to be a LOT more at ease right now. I am not sure if it’s because we are out of the situation we were in, or because of the small town vibe we get from Plymouth, but we are just a lot more relaxed…
Anyhoo, the kids are very excited about starting school, especially the Emilita. She is going to Kindergarten and is very excited about it. We are hoping to get Melody started in preschool, but it is looking like if we do, it will be a private one. The public preschool is a co-op initiative. Melody’s doctor wants her to go to a special needs preschool so we can keep an eye on any possible autistic tendencies, but Plymouth is different than South Bend in that respect.
Edwin is an enigma. There are times when I could hug and kiss that boy all day everyday. Then there is the rest of the year when he is in a “mood”. He has a wicked sense of humor and loves to torture his siblings.
Tobey is really enjoying the extra space in the new house and he seems more at ease, more able to be himself, so to speak.
Lena is really excited about the new school year and also getting her own laptop via a program at the school.
Alison is a little apprehensive about a new school. She is at the hard age of 12-13. Growing pains definitely suck, and she is a little sensitive anyways.
And Olivia has decided she is a girlie girl. When we moved into this house, we moved literally 3 houses down from my best friend in high school, Michelle. She has a little girl, Olivianne, and Olivia has taken a liking to her. One thing I have to get used to is the fact that my non-autistic children can just go outside and play without me having to worry. I still will, but I don’t need to.
Well, that is all for now. Take care, have a good week, and BRING ON THE FALL!!!!!

(husband here---bring on the football)