I was anxious before going to work because it was pretty chaotic on Friday but it wasn’t too bad today. A couple of meltdowns but not to the point that we had to put the student in a hold. It’s cool enough to keep the windows shut so the runner can’t climb out, and the door has a special lock. Unfortunately someone left it open twice today and he’s smart, and FAST. Luckily he always goes to the same place so I don’t have to run at full speed to catch him.

RS and I went to the gym again today. I think I’m getting better because Set the treadmill at a brisk walk and I felt like I could have gone faster. I didn’t try today but I will the next time we go. RS says he feels great after the gym and so do I. We’re trying to go 4-5 times a week. CR is old enough now to stay home for an hour or two with us a little farther away (only 10 minutes).

CR is really enjoying middle school which is awesome because he HATED fifth grade. There were too many wild kids in his class and they would make fun of him and they would spread rumors and make nasty jokes about each other. I stepped in one time when CR told me a joke that another kid said to him ending is “that’s why have no dad”. I don’t think the kid even knew that CR really doesn’t have his bio dad anymore but that’s not an nice joke at all. I emailed the teacher about that one.

So today went pretty well, I think the anxiety and upset from the intake is wearing off.