YIPPEE!

Yesterday was quite monumental.  May seem like a small step to any other readers, but to myself, it was huge.  Gabriel had a playdate with a little boy that he's known since they were fetuses.  Seriously, it's a long time.  Ever since Gabriel was old enough to move around, he would push poor Ethan around.  They both are very scrawny tiny kids that are barely on the growth chart, and they are only 4 months apart in age.  I've always been on pins and needles when getting them together because Gabriel would get mean.  We used to go all over together, on vacation, and just hang out.  Their younger sisters were even due the same day!  But with new jobs, it's been harder to get together.  So yesterday was a true test. 
I was AMAZED that we could go, the kids could play, and we heard not one whine, or "ouch" at all.  No banging or hitting, or throwing or fighting of toys.  We could just sit and talk like adults and the kids played.  How amazing to feel relaxed in that situation! 
Today was another first.  He started his day with school.  Madeline, my oldest child, had no school, so she got to fulfill a lifetime dream of reading to his class.  That was really cute!  He got to sit introduce her to his class and sit right next to her as she read to the class.  He ended up finishing the day really well.

First time to play a board game

After school, we came home, and Madeline has been wanting to play Monopoly Jr with me.  I work nightshift and need a nap before work tonight, so I didn't really have the time to sit and play.  BUT I made lunch and while I was cooking ,we all sat at the table and played.  I really didn't think Gabriel was ready for it, but he amazed me!  Yet again, no fighting, or whining about not winning.  He took his turns nicely and truly enjoyed the game.  Honestly, a while ago, he wouldn't want to wait to take turns.  He would have been too impatient.  They are STILL down there playing.  I had to bow out due to bankrupsy.  he seriously had a lot of real estate and with those darn double fines, it killed my budget!  How nice it is to hear them getting along and see that he can enjoy that activity!
That's all for now.....I work tonight so had to do today a little early!  Keep ya posted!