Katie did end up going to school last Friday and she did well that day, thank goodness. I’m soooooo proud of her because she’s done wonderfully at school so far this week. Recap + highlights from last time:

– Sent off my saliva testing last Friday evening
– Last Saturday I went around trying to get canned goods for our church food drive & I got a lot!
– Let Mom have her early b-day presents – bath beads and a book she’s wanted.
– Church went great last Sunday with teaching the kids.
– Tuesday was PICTURE DAY at school for Katie
– Also my Mom’s birthday!!! =)
– Saliva testing made it to the lab Wednesday
– Yesterday, I watched a friend’s 5 yr old after school, who rides the bus with Katie and I will be watching her after school from now on until 5ish to help my friend, since she has no one else while she works
– NEW BONES STARTS MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!

I’m just waiting waiting to hear back from my Naturopath about my saliva testing results then go from there. Also, been reading more about FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome, which I was diagnosed with as a baby) and this may sound totally OBVIOUS, but I had no idea that-that meant I was born with some sort of brain damage. It varies from person to person in symptoms and such, but I totally understand my behaviors since childhood a lot better now. I understand my struggles in a different way because I know I have weaknesses, due to the FAS. And that’s okay. I’m just happy to have an answer to those “why can’t I be like others?” questions I’ve always had.

It will only make me stronger to understand it better. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!