So, I guess I forgot to actually post this last week! Here is post #1, followed by post #2...
Time is definitely getting faster with every week. Jeffrey had a four day weekend this week, so we had a lot of family time. It was hot, so we went in the pool, played darts on the patio, had some drinks, watched a movie with the kids…I think this is how our summer weekends are going to play out. Pretty chill.
The kids have had an up and down week. Arley is on his third trial of Ritalin. He’s not eating much, which is a bit of a worry, and he seems a little temperamental. This also could be because his computer is in the shop getting worked on, so he is at a bit of a loss of what to do with himself. He is desperate to learn coding, so we have been doing it together, but I only have so much time to give to him, so he has been getting upset. He thinks he will fail without me. I can’t seem to get it through his head that I am no computer whiz!
Carmie had a week of terrible insomnia. She slept badly five nights out of six, and then the night before last she fell asleep at 5am and slept to 8am. Three hours sleep. She was an absolute mess. Luckily she crashed last night and finally slept. She had her first Launchpod session today with a woman called Holly, who will be her new mentor. Carmie loved it. And it gave me time to do coding with Arley.
We took the kids to a new park nearby on Tuesday. It’s a pretty cool park, and they loved it. I’m not sure how much we’ll be able to go there while the weather is hot. It’s getting hotter and hotter. When I get up in the morning I am straight into shorts and t-shirt, feeling the heat. Summer might be a killer!
Arley had a play date with his new friend Chase on Wednesday. We left Carmie at home because she was so unwell due to her insomnia. Arley and Chase had a good play, but it was so short. We went to the neighbourhood park, and 45 minutes in, Arley had to pee, but there were no toilets there, so we had to leave. The good news is the boys got along very well and I can see them becoming good friends.
I don’t have much more to report. We are waiting on Carmie’s NDIS funds to come through so we can book the kids into more therapies like equine therapy. Carmie really misses riding. Arley is happier staying home, but I won’t let him :)
Now for post #2!
It has been a good week, with a few ups and downs, but we've handled it well. Arley's computer has been in the shop getting fixed for almost two weeks, so things have been more difficult than usual, but it came back today and it is working and he is happier! I am too, because he had taken over my computer, which is why I forgot to post last week...
We had a successful beach day with the kids' friends. Arley was worried to take his shoes off at first, but as soon as he got there and saw Carmie and Lexi running down to the water, he took off, flinging his shoes over his shoulder. He swam in the ocean for a good hour, which is such a relief! Beach days are back! This is such good news. Of course since then, the weather cooled right down so we haven't been back.
Halloween was on Sunday and the kids got dressed up. We were running a little late so we didn't have as much time to put into costumes as we normally do. The kids had fun anyway, and got lots of loot. Afterwards we went out to dinner to a pizza/pasta place (gluten free menu!), and it was good, except Jeff got a bit cross at Arley because Arley wouldn't stop eating his candy before dinner.
I took the kids back to the new park we found. We had a good play, and Carmie and I also played some baseball. Today we had a play date with the kids' new friend Chase, at our neighbourhood park. The kids had a really good time, and I'm so glad Arley has a friend nearby.
Family therapy this week was a disaster. Arley was stressing out and wouldn't participate, and Carmie was mad at me so was being difficult. The kids get a break next week while I meet with the therapist alone, which is good because I think we have a lot to talk about!
Some good news is that Carmie's NDIS funding just came through yesterday, which means we can start our equine therapy. Carmie had Launchpod today too, and she loved it. We are so lucky to have this support. Can't wait to get the kids back on horses!
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