Jacob is back...

Yes, the Disney trip went very well!! Image, the 20 or so member special singing group, got a Superior rating, Gold in their Division and then Gold for all Divisions!! Choir and orchestra got Superior ratings, as well. All did a tremendous job!!

Jacob was excited about the trip and all the new things he would get to do - the airplane ride being top on that list. He loves to compete musically, but once that was over, he had about a day of Disney in him! He called a couple times a day and by Saturday night, he was saying, "Hmm, I am having fun, but could come home now..." I think the amount of activity and noise was a little over the top for the boy.

Jake is simple: sleep, quiet, interesting mental challenges, food - THINK TIME! Avoid the wacky, juvinile, EMO people as much as possible. Have a safe home base where there is love and acceptance to retreat to.

He is really a very thoughtful kid - sometimes that doesn't come across when he's ignoring us and in his own world. He got me an adorable Disney animal (that I have yet to identify - and yes I almost cried) and a huge pencil. In my time, a teacher could use that to hit kids over the head with, but alas, I think I'll have to use mine for a pointer!