Monday, July 17th

Mary and I took Michael to Aunt Liz's house for a swim... we didn't stay long because he was uncomfortable (you know how it is - when you gotta go, you gotta go. My aunt once brought her whole family home from Disney World after three days because she couldn't p-- but I digress.) and I was absolutely amazed at what a great swimmer he's becoming!! It is so fantastic to see how well he's doing now that he's feeling better (quick! Knock on wood!). He loves swimming around like a little fish.

His first day at his new school went really well. Mary said his teacher Jeannine seems very nice, enthusiastic, and optimistic, which is a refreshing change from his old situation!! I am very hopeful that they will do a lot of good things for him there. They already have a class trip to the bowling alley planned for Thursday- Michael's going to go!! (Maybe I will surreptitiously stop by to take some pictures... hmm...)