Aaaaah

This child has been sick for almost a week.  It was a rough week.  She was sooo crabby and miserable and wanted to be held constantly and wouldn't sleep and well......it was exhausting.  But today - aaaaah.  She must be feeling better.  She woke up with a smile on her face (unusual even when she is not sick!) and she has been playing and getting into her usual trouble and it feels wonderful.  It is so hard to remain patient and caring when they need you so much.  More mother lessons learned.

Yesterday, Juliana had her first volleyball game.  She was one of 12 girls who made the team out of the 20 or more who tried out.  We are so proud!!!!  She did this all on her own.  I never played volleyball in school and I can't even say we worked with her before tryouts.  That little body is always amazing us!

Here is her team before the game began - and Jules was a STARTER!!!!

Heading onto the court.

Ready for action.

 She had a few fans there!  Little Ava with the big 2nd graders.  They won and of course I got talked into taking them on a celebratory trip to ZOYO.  Pajama night - even better. GO IRISH!!!!!!