540 + 436 Weeks

It is so hot and muggy right now!  The kids went for a swim this morning while I splashed around a bit.  The pool thermometer says 28 degrees, but it doesn't feel that warm to me.  I know thunderstorms are coming becauase Bella is hiding under my desk right now as I type.

The weather has been pretty rainy this week, so we didn't get out much.  We made a spontaneous trip to Caloundra on Monday in between rain showers.  Jeff had gone there to take photos, and called me to bring the kids down because it ws so beuautiful there.  We did a bit of swimming and then I took the kids out for ice cream before it started pouring again.

The kids and I all got our hair cut too, which was so necessary in this heat!  They used to get donuts after hair cuts, but now they have decided their treat will be bubble tea.  Arley needs a treat afterwards because he hates getting his hair cut so much.  Our hair dresser kindly makes sure her salon is empty for us because Arley gets very cross.  Luckily she is very understanding!

Both kids had their Launchpod sessions with their mentors this week.  They went really well.  I feel like we have many advantages for the kids up here that we never had in Ulladulla.  There are a few other services that we plan to try next year too, and I am trying to line up tennis and horse riding for the near future.

I had a solo chat with our family therapy psychologist this week.  She gave me some good ideas for us to work on.  She thinks both kids are incredibly smart, and that Arley's troubles are from the way his autism is presenting at the moment.  She said he is obviously a very sweet and engaging little guy.  This is really nice to hear, because she often sees a different side of him.  She has also lined up a different therapist who works with girls on the spectrum to work with Carmie, just so that Carmie has someone to chat to.  Arley is in a bit of a mode of controlling Carmie, and there's not much we can do about it but actively ignore it and redirect, so it will be good for Carmie to have someone to talk to.  That will be starting in a week and a half.

It's been a pretty chill week.  Hoping the next week will be just as smooth!