Tuesdays are becoming kind of a fun day for the boys and me. In the morning Will sees his psychologist as we continue to work out what his learning needs are and how to best see him become the great kid I know he will be. Every other Tuesday Graham has speech therapy (not this Tuesday) and Tuesday afternoons both have swimming lessons. Yesterday was so lovely (FINALLY!) that we walked to the Aquatic Centre where they swim. Graham practiced saying "ship"(he's working on "sh" in speech) as we saw them on the ocean. The boys had a great swimming lesson then a play on the playground just outside the centre before walking back home. Graham chose not to bring shoes which was somewhat of a shocker since he's been known to have various sensory issues but not once did he regret his decision, at least he never said so. We stopped for fruit popsicles at the dairy, though Will opted to wait for a smoothie at home. I was quite impressed with his decision and his unwavering at the dairy, faced with other, more immediate options.
Today we were back on our regular schedule. Will amazes me with his retention of things we've read in days gone by; remembering terms, people and facts from the last 2 weeks. And just when I think the subject is going right over Graham's head, he answers a question spot on, proving he is very much paying attention too. This morning we read about making mummies and building pyramids in Egypt. The boys made a Lego pyramid during their "fun" folder time. I opted NOT to make a mummy with a real chicken as suggested by the curriculum material! EWWWW!
Joe is to arrive today! Just got a call that it would be late this evening. Kiwi time is definitely island time! Praying it's before dark but since it's light til around nine, we might be okay. I'm excited to get my boy and praying he'll be as calm, quiet and unflappable as he seemed to be when I tried him in November. I especially pray this because, although Karma behaved beautifully on our Monday ride to and at the beach, I managed to come off of her yesterday! Not exactly sure what happened. She was not trying to unload me but nonetheless, off I came and am feeling oh so sore today. Will repeat tonight, the hot tub and wine I self prescribed last night.
Tomorrow's post should be full of pics of my new fella so stay tuned...
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