151 + 47 Weeks

Arley finally got over his cold this week, but he certainly is more difficult now.  He seems to be very attached to me and whines and fusses when I leave his side.  He is fast as lightening when he pulls up, and when I walk past him he grabs my legs and traps me.  He has been crying at bed time, so last night he had to cry it out.  Poor Arley, and poor Carmie stuck in the room with him.  But, it was only 10 minutes, and he has had no problems napping or sleeping since.  I was a mess, I hate to hear him cry.  But, it worked.

We have had a good week, with lots of play time out in the yard.  Arley started riding the coaster car this week, and Carmen loves to take turns with him.  The back yard is my saving grace right now, being housebound.  We generally rotate through blowing bubbles, riding the coaster car, playing chase and building sand castles.  Very tedious for me, but lots of fun for the kids.  One afternoon this week we even got out for a walk in the stroller, and Carmie got ice cream (when she was finished with her ice cream she thew a tantrum because I wouldn't get her a second one, so I don't know if we'll be doing that again any time soon!).  Carmie also had a swimming lesson with Uncle Sting (who she adores), and she is very excited to do more lessons with him.  We also had lunch at the farm on Sunday, and the kids had a play on the tennis court, and Carmie got to feed Whinny.  So a good and busy week.

Here is a quick video of Carmie doing 'ballet':

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYDFOc4IY38&feature=youtu.be

 Off to school

 Crazy hair day at school