Marc and Case both had Monday off, in celebration of Exploration Day (my made-up alternative to Columbus Day) so we decided to do some exploring of our own. We drove out to Wetumpka to hike on the
Swayback Bridge Trail.
We hiked the 2.5 mile loop, during which Case asked if we could get in the car approximately every 9 feet. He was reasonably pleasant about it though.
Half way we stopped for a string cheese break. This did improve morale, but this was still the closest we got to a smile. He did occasionally voluntarily hold hands though!
Swayback is primarily a bike trail, and seems like it would be a lot of fun to do. Case is going to need some more rugged style training wheels though.
There was really only one downside to the hike--the next day I found a tick, on me.
There are no pictures of this marvelous event because there was a tick on me and it needed to come off immedidately, or sooner.
Sure, I'll take a camera to the ER and photograph my bleeding child, but I'm not waiting to get the tick off.
(It's not like I was delaying his care, we were
waiting for triage, or to
see a doctor, every time.)
So if the mental scarring fades while we still are in the area we may go back some time.
Who wants to visit!
I wish this picture was better; Case was confused and agitated by my instructions. He wanted to play, not pose.
Then without prompting he tossed the balloon into the air and smiled as it floated upward. One by one we let the rest go.
Up early on Friday, getting ready for the Halloween party at school! This is Case's favorite place to pose, because he can see his reflection in the kitchen door.
We saw other skeleton costumes at school, but none of them were half this cool. I'm glad all those semesters I spent Anatomy and Physiology finally paid off.
So much has happened in the last couple days that has been so big for you. To put it in terms your geek parents are most comfortable with, you have earned enough experience points and just went up a level. This means moving to a different classroom, one where you have a lot more work to do. I have no doubts that there will be growing pains, but remember that when you exercise muscles for the first time you are going to be sore.
We know you can do it! Your team is proud of you, and is always here for you.
