Turning Point

Somthing new happened today. Something that pushed Elaina over the line that seperates kids from children.

Audrey asked if Elaina could spend the afternoon with her between church services. (All right, it was really Adam and Ashlie that asked but on Audrey's behalf.) And of course Elaina wanted to go. So she eagerly switched vans and never looked back once. It's not the first time she's been gone from us by any means. She and Claire have been a whole state away for over a week before. But this was different. It was the first time that someone ASKED to keep her. Not me asking them. And really, although Elaina won't seem little at all any more, it was great(!!!) to have her go somewhere and not feel one teeny-tiny ounce of guilt about it. I mean, she can feed herself, go to the bathroom by herself (someone does have to wipe) and really, is easily entertained. Especially if she's with Audrey. I slept peacefully all afternoon.