Nine days and counting

Nine days with no punches thrown! I’m so proud of her. It is more than the lack of physical aggression, she is really back to being charming and kind much of the time. When she is back to what I feel is her natural disposition she is funny, helpful and willing to be reasonable.

She has a new friend that she plays with as often as humanly possible. The minute they are home from school, the door is knocking or the phone ringing. They are together so often they’ve eaten dinner together, had evening/afternoon snacks together and roam the streets like a crime fighting duo. They are begging for a sleepover. Very nice parents, live just one street over. Super nice kid who listens, cleans up and is polite.

Of course this is pretty normal stuff for kids but the thing here is the friend is a boy! They are inseparable and play together better than she has played with any other kid. Tonight they played here from 5 to 6pm, then I took them to the pool from 6:30 to 8:00, then they came back here for snacks and he went home about 8:30. Not one argument, just tons of laughter and play.

I’m skittish about this spend the night thing with a boy. Their idea was he would sleep in the guest room but I dunno. He is about 18 months younger and honestly they are a great match in maturity levels right now.

She already has two birthday party invites from girls in her class so clearly repeating didn’t do her any real social harm. I suspect she is happier there because she is getting good grades and on a more natural level emotionally as these kids. Most of her homework is done before she even gets home which is a huge change from last year.

Soccer has started and she is doing well! Three practices a week at 90 minutes each is tough but she loves it. Some of these kids are really excellent and I know they are going to make her better. She is thrilled because they’ll travel some around the state (and SC) for festivals and tournaments.