Update

It always amazes me that if I don't send out updates every few days or so I get inundated with concerned emails. Everyone gets worried that something is wrong with Tacey. I am so sorry to cause that worry!

Everything here is great. We have been super busy. This is my busiest time of the semester. Before Tacey returned to school in March, I was unable to keep up with the grading, etc. for my courses. That means I have been working super hard since she went back to school to get caught up with my work and to get my house back in order. I don't know if there is ANY hope for my house! It seems that as soon as I get one area back under control Tacey comes along and undoes it all. She is very intent on exploring everything right now. That means she is constantly emptying drawers, toys, closets, etc so she can more easily explore everything. I understand this compulsion, but it does get tiring always picking everything up over and over!

Family and friends often comment that we must get tired staying as busy as we do. At times, that can be true. Most of the time, however, we draw energy from staying so busy and letting Tacey be involved in so many things. She feeds off the energy of others and being in crowds. Of course, she LOVES the spotlight and attention.

Tacey is so THRILLED to be back in school. She jumps out of bed in the mornings eager to face the day. If she must miss school for doctors appointments, etc., she gets very upset. She doesn't want to miss school for any reason! Her teachers have been very pleased with how well she is doing in school. She does everything the other students do, only orally or in Braille. She is learning her Braille quickly even though she still sees herself as a visual person. She even pretends to read magazines, etc. I have to choke back my chuckles when I see her holding the books upside down. I don't dare tell her!

Tacey is already making plans for the summer! She is looking forward to swimming every day. That is one of her passions. She really wants to be on the swim team. We are also planning lots of play times with lots of friends!

Much to my dismay, Tacey's hair is starting to grow back. Yes, I said "dismay!" That is because I LOVE her bald head. I am constantly rubbing it, kissing it and just touching it. I also love the soft fuzz that is growing right now. I know that when her hair is back I will love it just as much and will continuously run my fingers through her hair. I have to admit that part of me will always miss her bald head!