OK, the big thing that I have to report from this week is that Arley's behaviour has done a complete turnaround! He was still pretty bad early on, and then over the weekend I got fed up and told him that if he hurt Carmie, or antagonised her in any way, one more time, then I would take away a train. Within two minutes he pushed her, so he lost a train. He also lost the plot, but his tantrum only lasted 10 minutes, so not so bad. He lost two more trains that day, but since then, none! He hasn't beat on his sister in four days, which is a record! He still has an issue about being first at everything (he wants to be the first one in his chair, to put his shoes on, into the car etc etc), and he still can throw a good fit when this doesn't happen, but he seems to be able to control himself a little better. His naughtiness and bad temper seems to go in waves, and we are definitely on a high right now, but I am truly hoping that his terrible threes are over. Life has been so much easier!
Carmie's bestie came over for a play date on Friday. The girls are so cute together, and they are very kind about including Arley. He felt a little left out during their 'disco dance party' because he couldn't quite keep up, but other than that, all was well. Having a friend over to play with them is so good, it really frees us up, so we will be doing it more often.
The kids also had a sleep over at their Lolo and Dida's on Saturday night, and Jeff and I went out to dinner. It was such a nice break, and we felt like real people again. The next day Jeff was playing guitar at the markets, so my parents brought the kids down to meet us there, and the kids spent about two hours jumping on the bouncy castle. On Wednesday the kids took the day off school so Jeffrey could take them to the Playschool show that was in town. Carmie was very excited that Teo was the host, and the kids had such a good time. Afterwards, we did some gardening, the kids helped Jeff wash the cars, and then we had a playdate with some friends at Mollymook park. A busy day not at school!
Tomorrow I am taking the kids and Lolo up to Bowral. Today I was telling the kids our plans, and I said that we were going to pick Lolo up on the way. Arley said very seriously, "But Mum, we can't pick Lolo up. She's too heavy." So, I guess you're staying home Mum!
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