Cassi Comes with me to Technical Writing...

This evening was a very good evening. Rob is starting a new (back to old) job. Over the next 2 weeks, he'll be scheduled in both locations until his time comes up done at the Cleveland Clinic. (don't ask. I've got another post specifically for this topic.)

But, since Cassi wasn't scheduled to go to Pa's, I didn't think it would be fair for him to change his schedule. Pa decided he wanted and needed to work over some. No problem. When I knew of the change last week, I asked Professor Mary if Cassi could come to class.

No problem. As long as she behaved.

So, I brought my computer for her to play on the internet, along with headphones and a movie for her to watch. (side note: Marie, I need to bring a DVD decoder software to load on Grandpa Dave's computer so he can watch DVDs there. It's been reloaded so many times the software has been forgotten.) Anyway, we got to class. Mary can't believe how pretty Cassi is. Cassi was showing her red, red hair. So, we sat down together and got the computer out and running. Cassi put the headphones in and wanted to play on the Barbie Web site. We brought snacks and drinks. Just before our first break, she needed to potty. With the bathrooms at the other end of the floor, I wasn't comfortable allowing her to go by herself.

But, while she's on the computer, Mary couldn't believe how quiet Cassi was. I told her Cassi was playing on the Barbie site. Mary comes over behind Cassi and is astonished at how well she runs my laptop. She was very surprised at how quiet and behaved Cassi was. I told her she has been taught to be respectful in my classes and when it is appropriate to be loud and not be loud.

Cassi asked Mary if it was okay to draw on the chalk board. Then, Cassi drew a picture of herself and Mary on a walkway. Very hilarious. Wish I'd had my camera. After about 10-15 minutes, Cassi warmed up to Mary. On our way back from the potty, Mary had to run to her office. Cassi runs up to Mary and gives her a hug. Also, before class ended, she hugged one of my classmates and Mary again. I told Mary how she knows who she likes, even though she's a little shy in the beginning. I think she's acting like me. When I was growing up, even now, I like to "eye" someone over for about 10 minutes before being myself. Then, everything is great.

Even my classmates said they couldn't believe how well-behaved she was. We came home and Cassi put on pajamas for bed. She gets to go with me on Wednesday to my poetry class. Same as tonight.

Love to all,
Cathy
8^ )