For me October signals the beginning of Fall.  Where I live, there are a few cool days here and there, and the leaves start changing colors.  There is even a different smell in the air, especially on the cool days.  Fall is my favorite time of year.  I was pleased to discover that it is Anna’s as well.  She spent a lot of time outside yesterday, taking nature pictures and playing soccer with our German Shepherd.

After thinking about the horrible day Anna and I had Monday, and how she is acting now, I have come to a conclusion.  I think she has been feeling very frustrated with everything that has gone on, and being a kid did not know how to express herself.  Finally, on Monday I think she was just overwhelmed by it all and the only way she knew how to get it all out was to act out.  Ever since she and I have sat down and talked, her mood has been much more pleasant, she has been much more cooperative, and seems to be much happier.

I think what I will do for now on is give her a set time every week to vent about anything and everything.  That way maybe her frustrations won’t build up so much.

Anna has shared with me how much she likes to take pictures.  In fact she takes many pictures everyday.  I am going to ask her if she would like to page here in the blog to show case her picture of the day.