Sam watched some Wildkratts then we made bottle tops insects together. After which he asked if we could do some Khan academy.
Owen watched more history programmes and then came we did the insect activity. He also wanted to make some peg leg creatures..deciding at the last minute to make one of his sheep into a man bursting out of a cloud. We had a good chuckle at that one.
Both boys still find using scissors quite hard , but no longer shrink away in horror at the thought of having a go. They did really well with their cutting today...even though they still find it rather frustrating on the more fiddly bits.
After we had finished our craft project Owen did a some maths on Khan with me.
A trip to Weston Park. I was so pleased I managed the journey ok and we had a fabulous day. The boys met some new friends there and played for hours. It was just what I needed. There was an older child , who was just the kindest boy, and brought a massive box of plastic guns. He got all the children playing a game and made sure no one, no matter how small, were left out. The children had a fabulous time playing in a group of bout 15 ..big deal.
We also went on the little train..the boys had a cuddle, which doesn't happen as much as it used to.
In the evening they went to jujitsu and I put two very tired little boys to bed later.
Thankfully I had left us a free day today..just as well the boys were still very tired. Friends called round for them but they decided they just wanted a quiet day, doing their own thing.
We did some maths in the morning and the they had free play. Whilst they were busying themselves, I got some chores out of the way.
Trip to Nanny and Grandad's to celebrate Nancy's birthday. We gave her a card and present, played hangman, and had dinner . The boys impressed their grandparents with their knowledge of WWII. Then back home and playing with friends online.
We had a trip to the dry ski slope with the North Staff Autism Assoc. It was our first outing with them since joining and we were made very welcome. The children resisted leaving the house but once there perked up and had a ball. We all ( yes me too) had a short skiing lesson then moved on the tubing...which I am told 'it the best thing EVER!". They were both exhausted afterwards. Hoping we can do more activities in the future now the children have seen what fun it is
We had a slow start to the day and went to see Inside Out.
Afterwards we did a little shopping and took the boys for a pizza.
We all got up early today, to benefit from a quieter swimming experience. Owen was really reluctant to go, so we discussed how we could make it easier for him. Blokey and I helped him with his technique and all the extra effort we put in paid off...he had a much better experience in the pool and was very cheerful when we left. Taking him to the disabled changing room with me, meant he was so much calmer and receptive.
Sam is such a strong swimmer now he regularly does 10 or more lengths. Sadly it makes Owen feel a bit deflated but we had a family chat yesterday about why Owen has to try extra hard because his brain doesn't send the right signals to all his limbs. Also how the more he practices the more his body will remember what to do. Sam was very sweet and encouraged Owen along whilst he was swimming.
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