Well, it's been one of those tougher weeks again. The kids have been having a hard time - Carmie because Arley has been so antagonistic, and Arley because his new meds haven't fully kicked in yet. He has been quite volatile, and has had a couple of really big eruptions. He has been on his new meds for two weeks today, and we can up his dosage tomorrow. It's a bit of a worry, because the dose he will go to is quite a large one for such a little guy. I just have to hope our paediatrician knows what he's doing! Arley's ADHD seems to be more prominent too, which is kind of doing all of our heads in! He can't walk past Carmie without poking, butt-slapping, burping or ruffling her hair, and he can't sit at the table for a meal, he is pretty much eating while standing up and bouncing.
We got out for an outing on Tuesday. It was a lovely day, so we went to a place called La Balsa. We had never been there before. It's a large park on the water, right on an inlet. It was really lovely there. Arley went hunting for fish again, and Carmie and I got to hang out with each other. It was a short outing but good to get out all the same.
The kids had their therapies and mentor sessions again this week. Arley actually willingly talked to his psychologist this morning, which is a big plus. Tomorrow Carmie is going to a group called The Gathering, which is a group of girls that do arts and crafts together, centred around a theme. She is very excited, and we're hoping she makes some new friends. Next week the kids are starting a program which is a one on one outdoor mentoring session for autistic kids, and we have high hopes. There is so much on offer to help the kids here, I'm so grateful to have moved.
Carmie is suddenly going through a growth spurt. She is up to my nose now! Her legs are pretty much the same length as mine. She has become interested in cooking, and has learned to make herself buckwheat pancakes for breakfast, and she airfries potatoes for herself most lunches. Now if only I could get Arley into the kitchen!
Oh, and one more thing. Arley FINALLY lost his first tooth naturally this week! The adult tooth is already growing up behind it and has been for a while. Carmie hung on to her wobbly teeth for dear life, but thank goodness Arley had the sense to wobble it until it fell out.
Not much else to report! Wish us luck with Arley's meds....
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