It's a busy week and finally, a chance to sit down and update my blog while my two dearly beloved are at nursery and work. Here's a summary of what's been happening:

Sunday 29/7/07

Jem came back from work this morning tired as usual after a 12 hours-shift. Managed to find some energy to play with Alex. We were expecting his sister, Sue and husband Peter together with mum and dad for lunch this afternoon. Unfortunately, things never happen as planned - Sue and Peter had diarrhoea - that leaves only the five of us for lunch. We had roast dinner - yum yum yum (my favourite).

Amelia and Anson came over from Oxford to stay for two nights. We planned this last month - taking Anson to Legoland tomorrow.

Monday 30/7/07

Legoland - arrived at 11:00am and the place's packed. It's the school holidays and also a nice summery day - for a change from last week's dreadful rain and flood. Every one's taking their kids out fearing they may not get the chance as bad weather was predicted for the summer.

The queue on every ride is ever so long and if you managed to get on any ride in less that 30 minutes is a miracle. We were there for 5 hours and managed to go on four rides and a lunch break. When we arrived, I told Jeremy that we should go to the customer service to get an exit pass for Alex (this is available to special needs children to enhance their visit). An Autistic child find it difficult to queue and wait - hence, an exit pass will help them enjoy their experience and avoid melt-downs.

We have discussed this in the past and agreed not to use the privilege because we want Alex to learn to wait but circumstances called for a change of heart. If we have the pass, we can choose to queue and when he gets a little edgy, we can use the pass. Unfortunately, Jeremy is adamant that we shouldn't and stick to our agreement. Alex had two melt-downs and we have four deaf ears and four tired arms. We had to take turn carrying Alex because he doesn't like to stand on the ground while waiting (it's quite difficult as everyone is taller than him and there isn't much to see at his level except bums), he screamed a few times but we managed to calm him down. Upon leaving the park, we decided to get an exit pass the next time we visit again.

Tuesday (31/7/07)

Went to Family Support group today.

We usually go on a Wednesday but changed it to Tuesday because it would be better for Alex. He never really warmed up to the Support Group on Wednesdays because he's tired after the whole morning in nursery.

He was a changed boy today, playing and having fun with the support staff. We knew we made the right decision this time. The new families we met today are really pleasant - one child suffer from Cerebral Palsy, another behavioural problems and a baby with chromosome defect.

We thought we had it bad but there are others with bigger problems.

Wednesday (1/8/07)

In bed all day with cold. Thanks to Anson.

Jeremy fussed over me all day and did the housework and gardening. He made me breakfast in bed and lunch in bed and took care of Alex.

I am just so lucky.