So... Ummmmmm.... Yeah.... Day 7. We enjoyed some time outdoors... We laughed and we tried to kill eachother... We had a go at the Da Vinci bridge. Turns out it's quite difficult, especially with a child that is incapable of understanding instructions I mean quite literally can't take them in), and one that is but … Continue reading 30 Days Wild – Day 7
I often get asked why the children aren't "over it" yet. By "it" they mean the trauma of their past, by "over it" they mean, why haven't they opened their eyes to see how lucky they are? Well, you see, tonight a perfect example of how differently their brains are wired just got thrown at … Continue reading Who’s fault is it anyway?
Another night of no sleep with a child refusing to, in order to manipulate and control. A fear response. They aren't in control, they are not safe, an adult cannot provide safety. So manipulate adults in to getting what you want (note, the want and not need there). What they need is sleep... not this … Continue reading Raw, unfiltered, unedited: Sleep deprivation and manipulation.
Christmas day this year was kept relatively small - it had to be, we were going away and had to fit everything in our boot. It meant that we were literally left with stuff from Santa and our stockings. Everything else given before we came away was opened ahead of time. Anything else had to … Continue reading Christmas Day 2017
ARGH... we thought we had it, we really did... But despite being involved in the planning and prep, despite having it said to him over and over... because the Birthday Treasure Hunt was held on Caitlin's birthday weekend, Logan has gotten it into his head that it was her party and he's not allowed one. … Continue reading Confusion: Logan and birthdays
A Pleasant Chaos 