A Busy Summer

It seems as if little Miss Lily is going to have a busy summer this year! She will be attending a summer camp for special needs children. I'm so excited for her, but I think it's going to be hard letting her go. I've probably not been away from Lily (except for when Soleil was born) for more than five hours. And each time, she's been with either my mom or Dave's mom, or Rani or Autumn (or Mrs. Reeves, a former co-worker of mine). All good hands, for sure.

For summer camp, I'll be releasing her into the hands of a stranger. I'm not so worried about that as I am wondering Will Lily know she's not at home? Will she miss us and wonder what we're doing without her? All of Lily's therapists have recommended this place; otherwise, I would not send her to this camp.

It's like a dream come true, though. Lily will receive some type of therapy every day for five weeks! Plus, she'll get to go swimming and to the waterpark, and she'll have equestrian therapy and dance/movement classes, as well as music therapy. She'll also be exposed to equipment we don't have here at home.

Oh, how I'll miss her, though! I guess it's a good start because when she turns three, she'll be eligible for public school. We're actually hoping she'll be able to attend the school that is putting on the summer camp.

Maybe I'll try to volunteer at the camp a little throughout her time there. Of course, with Soleil nursing (and being suddenly stubborn about taking a bottle), I won't be able to stay there the entire six hours, but being there a little may cushion the blow.

Regardless of how difficult it will be for me to let go of her for those few hours, in my heart, I know it will be good for Lily. I guess, in some strange way, it will be good for me, too.