Life Lately

Life lately has been a bit bumpy. Ally's been super tired and after some medical tests and educational testing we've come to the conclusion that her anxiety is much worse than any of us thought. She's tired because anxiety is exhausting.
We had a great meeting with a team of teachers and professionals at her school last week and we are working on a plan to help her moving forward. Her therapist and pediatrician are also on board and working together to provide some assistance as well.
The really great news is that Ally is an excellent student and well liked by her teachers and classmates.

Our old condo is on the market and tomorrow we get to review any offers from people who want to buy it. Super exciting and super scary at the same time.

Ally's so happy to be home with her kitten and our dog and with her friends and team mates.

Above is taken when we got home from Florida. 

At night the animals wait at the door for Ally to come home from practice.

Then they surround her on the couch. And yes Cloey is eating paper - she chews from her anxiety at having to share Ally with Daisy the cat. This is after practice. 

 Same night as the previous picture. Ally was asleep within 20 minutes of getting home. I literally carried her upstairs to bed.
Yes - I can still carry my 12 year old daughter!

After Saturday morning practice - I brought them donuts to celebrate their skills test.

Kentucky Derby party with Willow and Colette

 Looking like the gown up tween she is. We went shopping for new shoes last week - she still fits in kids sizes, but those are platform Vans on her feet that make her one inch taller. She loves them.

And is too cool for her moms now!

On Sunday mornings Ally brings Daisy downstairs all wrapped up in a blanket.