That's life!

We have had a crazy couple of weeks at our house. Many times, we have all just wanted to curl up in a cave and hide. (Grace is actually really into this right now)

Upstairs or dowstairs, it doesn't matter, she wants to make caves and tents and play in them. I love it! But we had a bit of a leak and Art had to dig a huge hole and replace a valve. Grace and I tried to be helpful by blowing bubbles over his head. But he got it finished and we are greatful. On another note, for our crazy life, Remember a couple of months ago when I shared the story about a bully at Grace's day care. Well Grace isn't getting any better. The bully seems to be improving a little, but she is still mean, and Grace is still scared of her. She is the neice to the director of the daycare so it is a bit of a touchy subject. I went in 2 weeks ago to express my concern, asking that they ensure to give enough attention to Grace that she feels valued and to teach her and the other kids how to appropriately stand up for themselves (Grace and I talk about it at home and role play, but the adult in the situation needs to support and tell Grace the same thing). I was met with huge resistance. I was given a letter saying that there is no such thing as a bully in daycare (doesn't matter to me what they are called, I just want them to understand Grace feels like a victim and she needs a little extra TLC.) They then attached multiple documents from google about parental separation anxiety. I was livid. I am not always in the daycare, and actually am doing okay with Grace being there (not that it is any of their concern either way). I pulled Grace out right away. I went up the chain and I feel I was finally heard, but I was so personally offended, and disappointed that my child was not being cared for appropriately that I just can't bring her back. Thanks to my cousin Lonnie who will be watching her for me for a little while, Grace is doing so much better. Even after two weeks when I asked her if she wanted to go back to class, she was very open and serious that she was never going back. It makes me wish that I would have done this sooner. I would much rather over react to something like this than to do nothing. It was causing major damage to Grace and her two year old self-esteem it was not okay. She is behaving better at home, and at her dance class and is just such a happy kid. It reminds me that kids are honest and open no matter what, we just have to listen to them and trust them and things will turn out okay. I love Grace, and although I miss seeing her at lunch, I know she is safe and happy and it makes everything okay!