This Crazy Life

So, she’s been to the lake twice now.  With other people.  The first time was for the 4^th, and we all were there.  Mom, dad, grandpa, both sisters and both sisters’ boyfriends.  There were some tears and some sitting in the car wanting to go home.  Only because it was “awkward and weird.”  But she came inside.  We actually left for a bit and came back to them all sitting around the coffee table in the living room playing Cards Against Humanity.  Then we went on a night ride to watch fireworks, and she went home.  Then just this past Monday we went up.  Mom, dad, both sisters and a friend.  The other two sisters are fighting so there wasn’t much talking between those two sisters.  But the other two fell right into a groove.  The three of them were then doing stunts and went tubing together.  I really think they all had a good time and got along really well.  Was it still awkward?  Absolutely.  Was it less awkward than the first time.  Yes, I definitely think so!  Will we keep trying and pushing.  Yes.  I’m so proud of her for how hard she’s pushed these last few months and all the big things she’s done.  We still have A LOT of work to do, but every baby step forward is still progress.  And progress is worth celebrating!  And how could I forget, but I got my hug!  They had been stunting so other people were touching all over her.  I knew she was “dirty” so I took my chance and stole a hug!  The first one for months.