Matt turned 35 this year. While we are both grateful that he still has a good full head of hair, seeing that both his brothers have shaved what hair they have left, we are both starting to see the grays come in. Lucky for him he is still handsome as ever, and his grays blend well with his blond hair. But I like watching the grays come in. It makes me think of all we have done together and how much more time we have to enjoy with each other. I guess you could say I like growing old with Matt. He really is my most favorite person! So, Happy Birthday old man! To celebrate we went out to eat most of the week taking advantage of Birthday deals that some of Matt's favorite restaurants have. We took the boys to Bennihana's for some dinnertime entertainment. They always love watching the guy cook and throw his spatulas. We went to Grimmaldi's which is Matt's favorite New York style pizza, and for his birthday cake I made a Better than Better Than Sex Cake. His request, in an attempt to try something besides the usual German Chocolate cake.
Matt accepted a job back with Walmart so we had a house hunting trip that failed miserably. After narrowing it down to an area that would give the best school programs to Preston we couldn't find a house that we really loved. Finally we went with the build option and so far it looks like that may be the way we go. Temporary housing will be an adjustment but I think we are ready for the challenge.
This month we finally had Preston's IEP meeting. (more on the whole journey of this later) I was looking forward to this meeting, which I think most people do not. I on the otherhand was almost giddy with excitement for 1 reason - I was so ready to find out if we could have some answers to Preston's academic delay. I had to fight for this meeting in ways that took me a little out of my comfort zone and once the ball got rolling his school responded in a completely positive way which I am so grateful for and all my doubts and worry about switching his school last year melted away and I saw for the first time I think EVER that the Lord will sometimes have us make decisions on our own making us trust in ourselves. I had to take that leap of faith even though I was terrified to do it. Before I did, I was getting so discouraged because I was not getting an answer to my prayers and I started to feel doubt. With a lot of study and reading of talks from conference and scriptures I began to have the courage to take that step into the dark. I remember these two scriptures daily to help me get through all of our Preston worries Alma 32:21 And now as I said concerning faith --faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.36:3...for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day. I was able to push my doubt aside and I am grateful I did. We still have a long journey ahead of us but we have the tools and an idea of what could help. The search still continues for more help in order get Preston the best education and support that he can get in order to be the best Preston he can be. I have come to love the School Preston is in and since we are moving in October I wanted September to move slowly so he could soak in as much of the Spalding program that he could. After Preston's IEP they moved Preston into the Special Education teacher for most of the day to assist Preston and give him one on one direction. It has been wonderful for him and I don't want to have to let go of it. Now we take another step into the dark by moving to Arkansas and switching his school and program. I was a crying mess over this decision. There were days that I cried harder than I have ever cried before because I was afraid I was going to completely ruin any chances for Preston. Thanks to Matt's ability to always look at things in a positive light and those verses of scripture I repeat continuously in my head, I know we will make it work.
Another reason why I was hoping for September to go slow was to allow me to somehow miraculously find more time for the boys to spend time with their cousins, Ms. Jenn and Mr rich and g-ma and papa. They love all of those guys so much it's hard to take them away from it all. One great thing about moving to Arizona was the new relationship I gained with my oldest sister. She was moved out and married when I was 13 and before that she was never around because of her swim team commitments. I really am grateful that I had the opportunity be around her more and my kids adore her and her family. She definitely made us feel loved here.
And for some of the the most exciting news for the month. Preston lost his first tooth! Well, actually, it is his second if you count the molar that the dentist pulled out last year. This tooth has been loose since February and now it was finally time for it to be pulled out. After several attempts I finally was able to get it out without it being to traumatizing. Hooray for the toothfairy's first official visit.
Preston these days is very obsessed with BYU. So obsessed I found him like this one day. "Hey mom, do you know who I am?" "I am Cosmo" He says that's how cosmo stands.
Preston spends a lot of time tracing or copying. I was pretty impressed by this one that he spent hours doing. He loves art.
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