In other news...The play is officially over!!!! Mary Alice had a good cry as they were tearing down the set. I think she is doing better now, but is still having withdrawals.
At the cast party, they gave out awards to each cast member, based on what they did best or what was the most memorable about them during the play, etc. These awards are usually silly. Sadly, Mary Alice received the "2nd In Command" award. We're working really hard on trying to help her to not be so concerned about the behavior of others, but to focus on her own behavior. As a rule follower, Mary Alice often feels the need to make sure others are being rule followers too. She wanted to tell everyone when they missed their lines, how they were supposed to stand, hold their flashlight, dance, etc.
I did feel sorry for her at one point during the play, as she was seated next to a hyperactive and rascally boy, who kept pulling her hair, tickling her, and making loud noises and comments during the play. You could see that Mary Alice was getting more and more frustrated with him. During one of the first performances, I was told that she turned around and pushed him and shook her finger at him. I was proud that by the last weekend of the play, she had mastered the art of ignoring him. Right now, Mary Alice is learning a lot about getting along with others, and controlling her urge to tell others what to do. We hope that she continues to get better and better at this. We'll see. We're hoping she does not get the "2nd in Command" award again. This is one award that we were not proud to see her receive.
Major hugging his good buddy Landon
A picture of Mary Alice from a few years ago. What a sweetie! I just couldn't resist posting this!
4 comments:
I love the last picture....that is too sweet! Lunch next week sounds great! And Torie is the same way (2nd in command)...we are always reminding her that she is a child and not an adult!! Talk to you soon.
At least she doesn't let people push her around! Love you guys!
So cute! We love to go bowling!!!
Kim
Such fun memories for the kids (and the parents!). Sometimes it is hard for me to picture your brother with kiddos 'cause I remember the teenager! Guess this means I am getting older too! :)
God is good to bless us with great families!
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