Monthly Archives: April 2010

Up and down

Beth’s had a restless few days. Monday night she was still wide awake after 11 when Paul finally went to bed. Tuesday I decided that we’d cut out icecream after dinner. It’s getting cooler now anyway so it’s not a … Continue reading

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A pretty good weekend

We’ve had a good weekend so far. Saturday I took Bridie and Bill to a party so Bethie stayed home with Paul. He usually does sailing on Saturdays but it was too windy to go which was a big help … Continue reading

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A forum added

Hi folks, just a quickie. My lovely friend Paul has added a forum to the blog so that people can share ideas or ask questions, whatever they like really. I haven’t put a forum section on the blog yet (as … Continue reading

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A quick Saturday post

Just thought I’d pop a post on here while the kids are busy watching a dvd. Beth’s been quite up and down again this week. We had a huge fight on Wednesday over the fact that she had watched a … Continue reading

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An evening with Donna

I went to an evening talk by Donna Williams at the church in Emerald last night. It was a free evening followed by supper. There were a few familiar faces which made me realise how big my circle of people … Continue reading

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A few good days

We’ve had a fairly quiet few days. Sunday I went to another shoe party so Paul took the kids to Knox to spend their pocket money. Bridie bought one of those dogs that come with a carry case and a … Continue reading

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My kids are driving me mental

Paul has taken up sailing on a Saturday so it’s me and the kids. This means I have to take Beth to Bill and Bridie’s swimming lessons which span over 1 and a half hours. Paul isn’t home yet, he’s … Continue reading

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Wired big time

Beth has been so hyper this week. Big time. I’m hoping it’s the latest virus coming out of her as when we first started this flaxseed oil treatment all those months ago she was like it too. We had seen … Continue reading

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Oops, sorry

I don’t know about the rest of you who have autistic kids but my experience with Beth is that she has no concept of respecting other people’s property. She feels the need to play or chew with something constantly so … Continue reading

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Got the house to myself – woohoo!

Paul’s taken the kids to the museum – by himself! What a brave man. It’s so nice to have the house to myself. I know that the kids will be back at school next week and all will be quiet … Continue reading

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