It is hard to write about this week after the drama that happened tonight. Looking back, things weren't too bad, but tonight was ridiculous. Arley was stomping around the house shouting at everyone, Carmie was hysterically crying because she flew a paper plane into my face, and it all went on for a good hour. Arley lost his iPad for the day tomorrow and spent five minutes in his room for shouting. It is so hard to know what to do sometimes, because I get such conflicting advice from all of the different therapists, and all of the books and podcasts I absorb. I have been a 'gentle parent' for so long, and the kids just walk over me, but then when I set rules and follow through on consequences, all hell breaks loose because we all butt heads, which is also what I've been told not to do. It's all very confusing, and very stressful. Carmie has been super emotional lately, and Arley has been quite aggravated this week. They haven't been on a morning walk in three days, maybe that is the problem? We are definitely heading out tomorrow morning, first thing.
We did do some nice things this week though. Arley had his friend Kai over for a play after swimming on Friday, and it went really well. Kai didn't want to go home. Arley has also been playing with Jemma a whole lot - he waits for her to come home every day so they can play together, and he has been spending long afternoons at her house. Her family is moving to Wagga in a few weeks, and Arley is really sad about it (which his therapist says is a really good thing!). Arley also had a Daddy day this past weekend. They went to Mollymook park for a play, and then to the beach hut to get a milkshake. I spent some lovely time at home playing games with Carmie, which we really needed.
The kids and I spent Tuesday at the Bommie beach. Carmie was desperate to have a fire, so we bought a flint and learnt how to use it. It was hard work, but we did manage to get a fire going. Then we ate lunch at the beach, did some exploring, and the kids climbed the rocks and tried to give me a heart attack. It was the most beautiful day there. I will really miss that beach when we move, it is so secluded.
Speaking of moving, we had two house inspections this week. Both parties loved the house and location, but didn't like the liquid amber trees in the back yard. Such a downer. We have been waiting so long to move, it feels like it will never happen.
The kids have been continuing all of their activities. They are still loving their horse riding, and Carmie is steering her horse around and trotting so well. Arley is finding it a bit more difficult, but still loves it. At drama today, he actually put his hand in an inkpad to make a handprint, and it was the first time in his whole life he has voluntarily gotten his hand messy. I couldn't believe it. We have a few more weeks of activities until the holidays come around, and then all activities and therapies stop. That is pretty scary for me, but I am also looking forward to the break, having our time to ourselves again.
Here are some videos of the kids this week. The first is Arley spelling - he really is a savant, considering I don't do schoolwork with him, and he is supposed to start kinder next year. The second is a video of the kids doing Carmie's dolphin dance - she does it often, and it cracks me up.
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