Ups and Downs

So this has been a weird day.

Ups: Malia did excellent on her first overnight away from home. She had a great time at grandma and grandpa's. Thanks! Mom had fun at the Metallica concert.

Downs: So after work, I was picking up Malia at my parents house. My mom was giving me the update and one part had me in tears for my litte girl. I guess Malia asked her if she was now going to be her mom. I guess she was worried that she was going to live there now even though we had huge discussions about her just going for one night. It proves my point when I tell people that being a parent for a child that was adopted (especially as a older child) is different than a child by birth. It is so sad that she even had that thought at all.

All is well tonight. I guess we need to gear up for more forever family discussions.

P.S. On a non-related note, please vote for Malia in the Gap Casting Call. You can vote once each day!

http://family.go.com/gapcastingcall/entries/Mander71/672315423/

Thanks!