Transition Day 6

9am - 3pm.

David came with me to drop the little guy off this morning. It went well. On our way there we talked about how we can have two feelings at the same time and that David and I were both feeling happy and sad about Little D. leaving.

Little D. feels at home with his dad. When we picked him up, he was in a pretty good mood despite being so tired. He is starting to seek his dad out for comfort when his head feels itchy. This is a good sign. It means that he trusts him. His dad had watched how I gently tapped on his head to help him feel better and does the same thing. So glad that he doesn't have to go through the learning curve to figure out what Little D. likes!

Back at home, the little guy and I switched his calendar and put up an airplane sticker on the 10th so he knows when he will be officially leaving. Oh, and a picture of his papa on the day he will be moving with him at the hotel. He is now busily putting airplane stickers (removable) on our sliding glass door.

How I feel: We have such loving and compassionate friends. At church, many people stopped to let me know they were praying for us. It means so much. I had to slip into the bathroom for a minute before church and cry a little. God is so good. During service, I was reminded that God has a much bigger plan for Little D than I can imagine and I need to communicate that to our little man before he leaves.

How the boys feel: David is in a MUCH better place today. We talked about ways he can approach Little D when we pick him up (mostly just give space for a while) and that helped. Anthony generously gave the little guy his special prize from Sunday School - a motorcycle. He explained that every time he plays with it, he can think of us.

How Little D. feels: He has been doing well. So far I think the way this transition is going with the strategic increasing of time together with his dad has been good.

Alright, that is it for today! Tomorrow is another 9-3pm. The boys and I will have time alone together for school. Praying that it is a special day with a good balance of fun, reflecting, and connecting.