actual kids!!!

today the lionheart school came. its a school for autistic children. IT WAS FABULOUS!!! they were only here for the afternoon, kind of like a little teaser. just so we know what it will be like when there are human beings' lives in our hands. started out with some games, then went to paddle boats, the rock wall and archery. paddle boats went well, they loved splashing each other and being out there on the lake without actually having to get in the cold water. most of them loved the rock wall even if they couldnt get up very high. just because they felt on top of the world if they were just a little bit taller than their teachers. there was only one girl who had a problem with it, but even she made it further than she said she would attempt, so that was successful too. archery was good too, but after going about three times the kids got tired. then it was lunch time and afterward, free swim. seeing them in the water was incredible. they were all over everyone, and really are just regular kids when you allow them to be. they were splashing, there were boys hanging on girls, games of volleyball with beach balls, tons of kids in line for the slide, and just everyday pool activity. definitely a good start and makes me way less nervous about the first full day i have to run when a big camp comes. so excited! vita is coming on friday. its a camp for obese children, so they will be adorable! we get thursday night off until saturday morning, so it will be nice to refresh before having to go full force. i'll keep you updated!