No one is coming here this weekend. I am going there! The original plan to have everyone here for Robin's fourth birthday got s-canned for another plan because Robin (and Ryan) are to get bicycles. Bringing them here, then taking them back up to Muncie seems somehow impossible.
Meanwhile, Meg and Nate are going to attend the Brickyard qualifications with Meg's father and stepmommy...so it looks like I will just go to Muncie and try to keep the peace between children before the birthday event on Sunday.
I have a niece--my brother's daughter--whom I have only met once (at his funeral). Since she shares the same birthdate as my granddaughter (and my mother), I invited her to join us. She and her daughter, and their newly-adopted dog, will come to Plainfield for a visit on Tuesday for a couple of days. We'll see how well I can entertain a young woman, a 10-year-old, and a BIG puppy! (Frodo the Wonder Dog will be staying at Meg's for the duration of the visit. It's just wise...) I look forward to the visit.
Tomorrow is the last day of summer school. The weather has been unbearably hot, both outside and in the classroom, but the rains came this evening and have cooled things off some. Thanks be to God!!
On another note, word from Ryan's preschool isn't good. He has been hitting kids (yesterday) and wasn't cooperative (today). The little dude has a low threshold of frustration, largely because of his big sister. He is lost without her, but doesn't do well with her. He will always be trying to catch up with Robin. Only later will he find his own niche in life. For now, however, he is a two-year-old trying to be a man. He absolutely adores his Grandpa Phil, and Grandpa Phil is a good role model. So is Daddy. The problem with Ryan, unfortunately, is that he is TWO. Stuff happens! I just hope we can all maintain damage control...
God Bless!
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