Sunday 23 September 2018
Sunday 16 September 2018
Thursday 13 September 2018
Adjusting
Hey readers,
My word of the week is
because my youngest has started full days at school this week and to say he is tired after school is an understatement.
I was ambitious one day this week and took him to the library after school thinking he might enjoy it. Turns out nothing but winching and eventually a full down meltdown, joy I certainly learned from that experience. He is defiantly not used to full days like he does now.
I have been to the dentist which I hate but I had to have a filling which sucks, but it is done now. My dentist is social as well when he has fingers in my mouth, why. I can't answer him coherently.
I have been loving also the darker nights. It feels so much cosy to sit and wrap up with a throw.
I hope you have had a good week.
Cheers for reading X
Sunday 9 September 2018
Proud
Hey readers,
My word of the week is:
This is because my youngest has coped so well with starting school and he's even got, special person. This is where two people in the class are a special person of the day and are chosen for good behaviour.
Funny enough on the same day my eldest also got a special person of the day so they both met each other when they handed the registration as that is their job to do.
My youngest has now started to bring books home which I know he will absolutely love because he loves reading so much. I love reading to them as well because it's a way for me to connect. I'm not always good with social and play so reading gives me that change to connect with my children.
However, my eldest seems to be having problems with sleep again which I think it's to do with anxiety. Therefore it is all fun and games when you got two ratty children to deal with. Hopefully, it is just a phase and my eldest sleep pattern will return back to normal.
cheers for reading X
Thursday 6 September 2018
School
Hey readers,
My word of the week is:
This is because it is the return of school and my eldest is going into Year 2 and my youngest started reception.
My youngest was super excited to start school and he absolutely loves it. Although he's only been doing half days this week until next week and it will be the whole day.
I think one of the reasons why my youngest is so excited because he just loves to be just like his eldest brother. I am pleased to report that he has adapted well and we've had no tears which are really good.
For me, it's slightly strange as it's so quiet but it is nice to go back to the routine and get things done without having children to entertain. I am amazed at how much easy is to do chores without children about and getting them done in half the time.
I'm not used to the alarm clocks mind and getting up so early so we will slightly tired by the end of the week.
Hope you have had a good week
Cheers for reading X
Sunday 2 September 2018
Thursday 30 August 2018
Mental
Hey readers,
My word of the week is:
because we have crammed so much in for the last week. We started with going on a day out on the Severn Valley stream train followed by fish and chips, perfect!
We then needed to sort out buying uniform for my youngest who will be started reception on Monday, eek. What a drag it was to get a uniform mind. We had to go to several different supermarkets to get all the bits and bobs. That was not fun and then we still ended up ordering online anyway. I am glad that it is all done now.
Still, not all doom and gloom we did treat the boys after weeks of begging from the youngest we took the boys to see The Incredibles 2. It is a brilliant film and was not disappointed, because I thought being the second one might be a bit rubbish but no was a bit disappointed.
Hope you had a good week.
Cheers for reading X
Sunday 26 August 2018
Friday 24 August 2018
Wales
Hey readers,
My word of the week is:
This is because we have been to Wales for a few days this week to see my husband relatives and a little mini-break as well.
I am so glad a few days off normal life because I just felt a bit monotonous.
We have visited the beach, which nothing beats good old fresh sea air. Lovely walks around the Welsh countryside and just a general change of scenery.
The boys have loved going away and to them, it feels like an adventure. Seeing new things and doing something different is always fun for my boys.
We went to visit a copper mine so that was a something different and a good experience to see how things have changed over time.
Let's not forget to mention my boys love of getting to stay for at a Premier Inn which to them is the ultimate treat.
Hope you have had a good week.
cheers for reading X
Thursday 16 August 2018
Organised
Hey readers,
My word of the week is:
Because that is how I have been feeling. It has been a productive week with getting things up on eBay. Which is easy but finding the time and energy to it is a totally different game.
It feels good to start getting on top of all the stuff, the boys have moved into a normal bed so need to sell their cot bed, end of an era. but so good to have a clear space and have more room for them to play. I can confirm they have which been thoroughly been enjoying.
It is so good to have a cooler week but we still got a couple of picnics in. so, much more enjoyable when you are not sweating and feeling uncomfortable. Everyone is less frustrated and ratty which is a breath of fresh air *excuse the pub*.
hope you have had a good week.
cheers for reading X
Sunday 12 August 2018
Thursday 9 August 2018
Routine
Hey readers,
My word of the week is:
This week I have felt settled. It normally accrues during this time during the summer holiday when I have got used to the new routine. The boys have been a lot calmer this week too and we have restored normal service.
The eldest is super happy as he is now entered stage 5 of swimming and now he can be at the same level as his friend.
On Saturday my husband had a Beaver day at the local scouts and he got invested so now is an officially a beaver leader. I placed a bet that he would be the end of the year and guess what? I was right haha. The boys also enjoyed the Bbq and bouncy castle.
We have also been taking part in the summer challenge at the local library which has helped encourage my son to read.
So overall a rather pleasant week has been had.
I hope to have had a good week.
Cheers for reading X
Thursday 2 August 2018
Peaceful
Hey readers,
This week my word of the week is:
As I haven't done a lot but it is just wan I needed for me to rest as I was totally exhausted mentally and physically.
I have been to the park, scooting and checking out museums close by home. It has been pleasant and I have just rested which I believe has helped my soul. I think I just needed time to shut down.
I have to take it slow, which I have been doing with pottered about, reading and just generally taking it easy.
Also, the boys have been kept busy with accessing free swimming lessons (they also have their normal ones) so that is one of knackering them out, #mumhack.
My eldest has also gone to the occupational therapist to help with hand control. We have had issues as he is left-handed but won't write with his left hand.
This is because he believes that because I am autistic and left-handed that will mean he will be the same. I try to tell him that really doesn't matter what hand you write with there will always be autistics who either write in their left or right hand. It has been a struggle so hope these sessions will help.
Hope you have had a good week.
Cheers for reading X
Tuesday 31 July 2018
I am a slug!
Hey readers,
I promised to write more positive posts but then I would not be true to myself. I don't want to give the impression my life is all lovely and full of flowers when really it can be pretty crap being autistic and trying to cope.
My brain is dead!
One of the things I seem to struggle is finding my mojo....whereever you are please come back soon, I miss the buzz of the get-up and go!
I feel meh....I know it is only a feeling and that too shall pass. But right now it is hard work to get up and go. I wish I had motivation but having quite an emotional week with downers and feeling well suicidal at one point.
I kept thinking life would be much better if I wasn't here, I f*ck up too much. Don't worry it was a brief moment when I was right down low and I wanted me to take me.
I am still here fighting. I am always fighting and you know what it is bloody tiring. I have to battle my thoughts and try to get on with it and during the summer holiday, it is more intense.
I am sure I will feel better soon, emotions are exhausting and you need time to heal. I sure do, I am exhausting, I just want to stop thinking for a bit. I am constantly planning and preparing because if I don't then I stumble, badly.
Communication, as I have said previously in posts, is something I struggle with, even if it is with people I know. I tend to have a catalogue or format in my head on how to speak.
Sometimes, I am too exhausted. You could call me anti-social - which would be true. However, space is a big thing for me, I am an introvert by heart and I have come to accept that. I need calm and quiet to move forward.
I suppose writing this out, it has helped clear my thoughts and made me realise that the one thing I need is rest. I need time to heal. It is important to me and it will help greatly.
I used to be embarrassed by the fact that the social aspect of life makes me so tired and frequently need that rest.
I think because of a lot of mental energy and that soon saps away especially if I am working harder as I don't have the correct natural skills to do the communicating so many people so automatic and they don't have to even think about.
Sometimes, we have to stop and have a break. It just feels that everywhere there is this notion that you have to be on the go 24-7 but that isn't the case?
I suppose that is why the slow movement has been come popular and a lot of people like myself are getting tired of this fast pace called life.
I think one of the hardest things for me as an autistic is to accept that some things will always be a struggle and that they do tire me.
I need to learn to rest and not see myself as a failure because of this. I am sure people don't look at people with a broken leg or whatever and view them as not thriving.
I just have to work around my limitations and do what can do. At least I can say I have tried.
Cheers for reading X
Sunday 29 July 2018
Thursday 26 July 2018
Change
Hey readers,
My word of the week is:
First of to kick start the summer hols on day son decides to run in the kitchen with the tablet and accidentally drop it on the floor. Restyling in leaving a wonderful massive crack on the tablet, excellent stuff.
We decided to try out the camping for one night this week and sadly I just couldn't do it. I just couldn't cope with the whole situation due to my autism. SO now I feel pretty crappy about myself about the whole situation that I am not good parent again because I cannot do what normal people do.
I had a meltdown because of all the stresses and I worry that my husband thinks I'm a right diva but I'm not I just can't cope with the situation. I am useless with change and dealing with new environments especially when it involves waiting around. It just a big massive trigger for me.
Cheers for reading X
Thursday 19 July 2018
End
Hey readers,
My word of the week is:
because it is finally the end of the summer term and glad for a break because both I and the boys are shattered. why is it at the end of the year I just feel washed out.
Hubby has benefits sorting out camping as we are doing it again this year. I struggle with spending days away with my autism so we are going to have to small holidays in the UK, making it more manageable for me and my health. I am blessed that my eldest is so understanding with me and how I am.
I can not believe also that now both my boys will be going to school in September, eek! Also means having to pay for two sets of school shoes, joy!
Husband has been helping at my son's beaver class and he is now an official leader. I predicted he would by the end of the year, I love it when. I am right haha.
Cheers for reading X
Friday 13 July 2018
Singing.
Hey readers,
my word of the week is:
This is because my son has spent a large proportion of his time at school and home practising for his singing performance at school on Wednesday.
Due to his autism, his anxiety was through the roof so we have been finding ways to calm that done. He loves the singing element.
Thank goodness for YouTube for where he can listen to the song and practice at home
.
In other good news, he went to London on a school day trips and loved it. ever since he was younger he has been obsessed with London.
DS1 also receded his star of the week for reflecting and looking back on how much he has improved over the school year.
DS2 had started his swimming lessons this week and it has really helped him with his confidence. He also went to his second induction for his new school which he is super excited when using his nursery friend that he plays with all the time is going to be in the same class.
I have been enjoying the cooler end of the week and to be finally getting to sleep at night after it being so muggy at the start.
Cheers for reading X
Sunday 8 July 2018
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