Weekend report

Brownie has been taking hip hop dance lessons since January, and today was the big recital.

The thing about recitals is that there are a jillion kids and nearly 50 performances, and I only cared about one. The THIRTY-SECOND one. Yes, the kids are cute, yes the costumes are adorable, but how many times can you say "aaaaaw" and how many times can you giggle at the ones who just can't quite get it right?

The little girl sitting next to me was way cute. She was about four years old and started talking to me out of the blue. The show was Sleeping Beauty, and when Malificent made her first appearance, the little girl was quick to assure me that everything would work out okay. A bit later, there was a dance of forest cougars. When the mice came out a few numbers later, she said, "If those cougars come back, those mice are going to get eaten up."

It was two hours into the show before Brownie performed. The number didn't exactly go as planned, but Brownie looked good and was smiling the whole time. We gave her the flowers and lots of hugs. I don't think she will be taking dance again in the fall, but I think it has been a good thing for her.

As a bonus, Blondie came over for the long morning of dress rehearsal. It was nice to have some one on one time with her. She helped me with a craft project and gave me the wonderful compliment, "You should sell this stuff in stores." I don't really believe her, but it was a totally sweet thing to say.

This upcoming week is so busy. I have an appointment with my new shrink on Tuesday. My last one moved away (bitch), and I am seeing a colleague in her office I have yet to meet. It is a male doctor, and I haven't ever gone to a psych person with a Y chromosome before. I hope he has some brilliant ideas that do not involve a horrid withdrawal from Effexor but will help me get rid of the anxiety symptoms I just cannot seem to shake. Wednesday I go to get my first crown seated and get prepped for the second one. I totally dread it, but I know I will be glad when it is done. Then, Sweetheart and I have appointment #2 with the child specialist. I feel good about the progress we made the first session, and I want to keep going. I think it is clear that we will likely be bringing Brownie in herself sooner than later.

Happy week everyone? What does this week have in store for you?