Birthday Party

Last year in Kindergarten Addison had a little boy in his class that has Asperger's. He had a hard time in class sometimes. One day his teacher came to me and said Addison was a life saver as sometimes when this little boys would have a fit or get frustrated and upset, Addison seemed to be able to calm him down. This little boy took a liking to Addison and wanted to do anything Addison was doing, and if upset Addison could usually calm him down. This little boy did have a full time inclusion aide, but they always made sure Addison's desk was not to far from his. Yesterday was this little boys birthday. His dad called earlier in the week and said, that between him and his wife, they have a large family, so all they ever have is family over for birthday parties, but this little boy was set that he only wanted Addison to come to his party. So, they invited our whole family to come over and join their families in celebrating a birthday. They had a beautiful pool that they kids loved swimming in, and had a bounce house too. They served hot dogs, gold fish, and nilla wafers for the kids for lunch, and Tri Tip, salad, bread, & fruit for the adults (yum). It was a fun afternoon and I am so glad we went. We will be seeing a lot of this little boy again this next year as the school contacted John and I at the end of last year and said that due to recommendations from this little boys teacher and inclusive aid he would do well to be in the same classroom with Addison again if we were okay with them always being placed in the same class together.


They had a beautiful rock water fall that they kids used as a diving board.





Eliza showed no fear and was kicking her little legs and swimming and floating where ever the water took her. Nicholas was a bit more reserved and finally got off the stairs in, but would only float or swim close to the edge so he could grab a hold at any given time.


Having fun in the bounce house