We had a hard time leaving school today. You were very happy when I picked you up at your classroom. You and Eddy were eating moon cake and both smiled and ran to see me when I arrived. We talked together and with teachers for a while and you were fine about leaving to go get my things. You said goodbye to everyone and we went to my classroom. I collected my things but you didn’t want to go and instead wanted to play. I had to remind you we could ride the bike a few times and you finally decided to go. We got to the lobby and I was checking you out while you wanted to go run by the bookshelves. You wanted me to chase you and play but I really wanted to go home. It looked like it may rain again and I was tired from the busy week. This time it took longer to convince you but we finally got out the door. I out our things on the bike and got you into your seat, but you suddenly refused to wear your helmet. You didn’t want to go. You wanted to go back in the school and even debated with me. I was amazed because you didn’t just keep saying jinqu. I told you the school wants to close the doors but you pointed to windows with the lights on and said kaidengle as though you knew there are still people inside and I was wrong. It took us almost a half hour to finally go, but you were ok once we started riding. Most of the night was very nice, but you had a big tantrum right at dinner time. I couldn’t get you into your seat. You were crying a lot from your bath (because you didn’t want to do that) so I played videos to calm you while I dressed you and dried your hair. So now you only wanted to watch videos and be held. I had to get your understanding and you needed to calm down so we went and sat on the bed until you decided you would go out and sit down for dinner. You screamed and cried but still snuggled me. I know you aren’t having any problems but have reached a stage where you want to do the things you like, can express your opinion about what you don’t want to do, and don’t yet understand fully there are things you must do. We love you and are proud of your independence. We are all so impressed with your communication abilities. We will keep guiding you to understand while still showing you our love and respect to help you learn together.