Almost Done!

I can hardly believe that school is almost out! Ryan and Connor only have one more day, and Stacy and Samantha have two. (the last day is optional at Columbus High because it is cinema day-popcorn and movies) I guess sleeping late and staying home sounded better to Ryan! He is going to go with me to Connor's class lunch which should be fun. We are doing McDonald's happy meals for the last day instead of regular lunches-BIG treat for the little ones!

Tuesday is Awards Day for Samantha. Her grades have been incredible this year! Her teacher told me the other day that Samantha is the ONLY student she has ever had that has made ALL 100's for the year! Not bad, huh? She wants to recommend her for the Glory program next year when she is in 2nd grade. I sure hope we get the teacher I requested for next year, keeping my fingers crossed!

We are trying to plan a beach getaway for sometime in June since the kids leave for the month of July to Washington state. We were trying to narrow down all we want to do before they leave and it looks like just the beach and Callaway Gardens. Movies of course-Toy Story 3 and Eclipse are tops on the list, lol. Connor has never been to the movies before and I think Toy Story 3 might be our first try if he doesn't chicken out. Poor guy is scared so much by new places-not to mention if they are dark and loud. Just too much to deal with for him. Stacy has her community service to do, hope to get her schedule soon. Oh-and the biggie, going to get LEARNER'S PERMITS for Ryan and Stacy (gulp!)That is going to be so much fun for them!

Heard back from Make-A-Wish again for our every 3 month update call! Found out they are mailing out paperwork for me to fill out and send back, along with all of our birth certificates-not sure why for that one, lol. Still no word on WHEN Connor's trip will be-but we are making arrangements for basically anytime since we just don't know.

Sadly-Ryan and Stacy's father in Washington isn't willing to let them share in the trip with us if it comes in July (his usual month with them) Not sure why he would want them to miss out on a once in a lifetime experience, after all they have been through since Connor's diagnosis 3 years ago...that is something I feel very strongly about-a cancer diagnosis-or any serious diagnosis really-affects the WHOLE family. They deserve this trip as much as Connor does. He simply isn't willing to let the kids come for the 4 weeks a little earlier or a little later, depending on IF we get the trip in July. Always about him and never the kids...On the bright side-I doubt it will be in July-so it won't even be an issue, lol!

All the kids are getting very excited about where we should go. We asked Connor after we tried to explain what Make a Wish is where he wanted to go and he said Target!!! We just about fell over laughing-he doesn't understand he can pick anywhere, not just Publix and Target-the only places he really ever gets to go besides the hospital. So funny!

One of my fellow OMS moms that lives in Texas has some exciting news! The television show Mystery Diagnosis is taping an episode on her family and their experience with OMS next week. Needless to say, my OMS online support forum is THRILLED for any chance to spread awareness about this condition since it is so rare. Good Luck Becky!!!

Love to all,
Debbie