Mum & Geoff came up this week to look for an apartment to buy, as they finally sold their Vegas condo and are going to move here. As usual we surprised the kids - we had Lolo and Dida sitting on our outside sofa, and I asked the kids if they could help us with the grocery delivery. They walked outside and saw their grandparents, and were so excited. Carmie was annoyed that we got her again. Haha.
So, Lolo and Dida had dinner with us that first night, and then we have only seen them here and there because they are so busy looking at units and townhouses. They've found one they like and made an offer today, so our fingers are crossed.
On Friday of last week we had Arley's friend Chayse over, in the hopes they would connect again. Arley was hesitant to come out of his room at first, but then he started playing Xbox with Chayse and Carmie. It was going pretty well until I heard Arley saying, "Stop it Chayse. Stop it Chayse!" That went on for a few minutes, and then he took himself off to his room. I was actually really happy that he did that instead of causing drama. He needed to regulate himself, and we have been told to let him do that as much as necessary. He came out again and played VR with them for 10 minutes, and that was it. Carmie and Chayse had a good time though :)
We went to the park play again on Wednesday. Arley gave it a go for ten minutes, which was much better than last week. He wasn't grumpy at the kids or anything, he just watched. Carmie had a bit of a play too.
On Monday Arley wasn't able to do his session with Holly. I ended up sending her home after 15 minutes, because there's just no point sometimes. Then on Tuesday morning I took Arley to his private Taekwon Do lesson (Carmie had insomnia again and was unable to join us). Arley lasted 10 minutes, and during that time he was very angry and uncooperative. He ended up storming off to sit in the car. Mr Kelly was very sympathetic and understanding. Later that day at horse riding we took the pressure off and asked Arley what he wanted to do. He only wanted to groom his horse and clean the hooves, so that's all he did. We are learning that when we take the pressure off him, things go more smoothly. Carmie had a great horse riding lesson though, trotting on the lunge. She just loves it.
Carmie has had two more nights of insomnia this week, despite her medication. I hate it. I feel so bad for her, and it means that we can't do the planned activities. She is always very hyped up at night time, and very difficult to get out of bed and motivate in the mornings. She was able to do some good tree climbing with Clint on Wednesday, and she had a good session with Holly on Monday. Being tired makes her very emotional, and she gets upset at the slightest thing. And then late afternoon hits, and she gets a burst of giddy energy that lasts several hours and then she can't sleep again.
I have only a few photos for this week, and none with Lolo and Dida. Lolo and Dida are coming over for dinner tonight, and hopefully this time tomorrow they will know if they got this townhouse and we will all be celebrating.
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