NOLA

Today is the start of what is sure to be an exciting, memorable and enjoyable weekend. Robby and I are heading to New Orleans where he will be recognized with the Billy Michal Student Leadership Award. One student is being recognized in each state and all of the recipients are being honored at a reception at the National World War II Museum tomorrow. I am so incredibly proud of him I may burst!

While we have some exciting days ahead of us, yesterday was busy as well.  Timmy received amazing news from the doctor when his cast was removed. He has to be careful for the next month to avoid bumps and falls ( definitely easier said than implemented) but the bones have been healing well. He was nervous after the cast was removed but excited to be 'free' this summer. 

Today Rob and I head to NOLA while Scott and Timmy are holding down everything at home. I am so grateful for my Mom who is coming down tomorrow to choreograph and oversee Timmy's 'Bridging Up" ceremony. A big deal in the Montessori world, I was devastated to miss it. Although I am still sad I can't be there, I know that my Mom taking the lead will make it even more special. 

Stay tuned for NOLA pics!

Obstacle Course

 So far 50 feels fine. To be completely honest, I'm glad that the obligatory celebration period has passed. There is a lot of pressure to choreograph the 'perfect' golden celebration. In our family, celebrations extend to going to hibachi for dinner and enjoying the confection of your choice for dessert. 

With 50 in the rear view mirror, I'm looking ahead to this weekend. On Thursday Robby and I head to New Orleans. He is being recognized as the Virginia recipient of the Billy Michel Leadership Award and we are being flown to the National World War II Museum for the reception. Needless to say, we are both excited!

Our days in New Orleans are going to be busy so I'm trying to baby my limb as much as possible. The last thing I need is another prosthetic issue! I'm already fretting about the sudden heat that my limb is going to experience when we land in Louisiana but I'm hoping that my safeguards will help to keep me mobile. This weekend is going to be the first test of my summer suspension system and I know that failures are probable. In the worst case scenario, the best I can do is arm myself with supplies and keep working until I find comfort. 

Today we are busy with school and work. Timmy is thoroughly enjoying Spirit Week at school, although yesterday's track and field day was a bit of a bummer with his broken arm. Thankfully Friend volunteered to save the day by running the obstacle course for Timmy.  (I am not sure who had more fun, Timmy or Friend.) 

Big Weekend

This past weekend we celebrated several lasts and a few firsts. On Friday Robby had his final class at his enrichment school. I still can't believe that this season has come to an end! I have been driving that route, sometimes twice a week, for six years. I won't miss the traffic, but I will miss the time in the car with Robby. I'm grateful that I was able to snap a quick pic with Robby and his teacher before he left for the final time. 

Sunday was spent rocking out to Robby's final performance while celebrating my 50th birthday. I had a nice birthday. My Mom came down and took us out for Hibachi (a family favorite) before we went to Robby's band performance. Because of the weather the show was condensed, causing a few songs to be cut from the list. I was disappointed to not see all of the songs, but I'm glad we were able to rock on my birthday.

After the show everybody was tired and, because nobody would make a decision, I chose to order DoorDash from Five Guys for dinner. I suppose the benefit of ordering dinner for myself on my birthday is not caring what anybody else wanted to eat. The day was relatively quiet but very nice. 

That being said, I'm glad it is over.