Its Over Already?

I don't know who hated starting school more, me or James.  Believe it or not, vacation went great. Of course there were tantrums and sleepless nights and periods that just sucked, but over all it was our first real vacation.  We visited old friends (gave my God daughter and her sister their CHRISTMAS presents), got to see relatives for more than an afternoon, and hosted or attended some barbecues! Our niece even WANTED to stay over night at the beach! James hated our bay beach but loved the ocean and would still be standing there in the surf, getting crashed by the waves, if we didn't coax him away. Did I mention we somehow did all this while keeping a low-cholesterol diet and eating by candlelight on the porch every night?  I guess it's not a good vacation if you are happy to go back home.  Still, sad as I am to see it go, I know it's time for James to get back into his routine of school and therapy.  He was getting cranky and resistant to change and simple commands.  He was "slipping" too, giving up using the fork (pushing it away, screaming at it) and an open cup (spilling it at EVERY sip).  Regardless, I know James needed the break too.  We'll get him "back" to where he was (and keep you posted every step of the way).  Next hellish event: New round of vaccination? Big talk with the doctor. And then, next week, the dreaded IEP meeting.