Sunday 17th April
Today’s plan was to do as little as possible and I think we just about managed it one way or another. The weather was nice so the boys spent most of the day ‘playing out’; We had been told by Ben’s physio to do NO physio at all until at least Monday as he was so very tired from last week and like anybody he needs time to rest. The day flew by quite quickly as day do when you doing really do much but it was nice to just plod along and have no great rush to go anyway or be anyway.
Monday 18th April ~ Easter Holidays at last!!!!!
We have all been waiting so long for the Easter Holidays to arrive and they are finally here. Today’s plan was to do ‘nothing’ apart from Ben’s physio courtesy of mummy. The boys seemed to play nicely all day which was nice, the weather again was great so Jacob spent most of the day running around outside. Ben has his moments and will go out to play but need Jacob just there for help. Ben work hard for me during physio which was so lovely we even had a few laughs. I am now starting to see he muscles build up and develop in places where he never had them before namely his calf and his thigh. The treadmill was dusted off for a short walk, we tried backwards & sideways as well – we do need to work on them big style.
Tuesday 19th April ~ the Monkeys are coming!
Auntie Em & the monkeys were coming to play today, which always ends in a trip to the little park about 5 minutes walk from our house. Auntie Nona came to see us as well which was nice, more hand the better!!!. We had a picnic lunch then set off to the park. All four boys were excited although Ben did mention to me he thought he was getting a little old for the park now. Angain we were so lucky with the weather glorious sunshine. It’s lovely to see them all play so well together. Ben managed to climb the steps of the slide for the first time. He seems to be doing a lot of first’s since SDR!!!!
Wednesday 20th April
Another bust day as our friends Robbie & Charlie were coming to play, so thank goodness the weather again was shining! I do feel sort for our builder have 4 kids running around making loads of noise when all you want is a bit of quiet! After lunch we took the kids down to Ashlands fields to play a spot of golf at Kath’s golf school!!!! They played so well for about 2 hours looking for the golf ball that they had lobbed across the field was not as much fun. After it was back home for an ice cream and chill before Anna arrived for physio. Ben decided that this would be the golden opportunity to show us both his new trick. He crawled quickly to standing then walking with control & confidence. We both just stood there and looked at each other tears in our eyes. Wow does not come close to describe how I felt at that moment, Ben is really realising how all the physio & exercise is paying off. He can now see the results and he is so pleased with himself as we all are.
Thursday 21st April
Today was a busy day lots to do, we all had to get up early as we need the car so we had to talk Damo to work. Then a spot of shopping much to the boys disgust – why is it boys hate shopping from such a young age!!! Then back home for a quick turnaround and off to Fun Planet for Robbie’s birthday party. Both boys love this place to be fair I do too as once in you doing see them unless they need a drink of food. After the party we had to rush back home for physio with Laura. Ben again showed his new party trick to which Laura was speechless. Ben had a great session lots of standing & walking, yet again he has done us all proud.
Friday 22nd April ~ Good Friday
Damo had a great idea to go to Windermere and do a spot of Kayaking!!! Well I have to say it was a great idea – please don’t tell him. Hand on heart it was the BEST family day ever..... The weather was perfect sunny and warm. Ben was a little worried about it but he was willing to try it. Whereas Jacob was like a coiled spring waiting for lift off. But as we set off on our kayaks Jacob has a big wobble!!! He got into a right state, but soon we calmed him down at set off across the Lake. Ben was with me and Jakey with Damo. It was great to see Ben not only being able to sit up without losing balance but also helping me paddle. Jacob (once over his nervous) was an excellent paddler he help Damo out no end. We spent the next 3 hours rowing around the Lake stopping for a picnic and a few rest breaks – it’s really hard work. I didn’t take the camera as I thought it might get wet or end up at the bottom of the Lake. I was right not to as everything got soaked including us!! After we got back we went to sit on the grass and let the boys paddle in the Lake enjoying the sunny weather. By the time we got back we were all shattered but had one of the best days out EVER.
Saturday 23rd April
Chill out day! After yesterdays mad one it was time for a little relaxing and chilling. Laura was coming to do physio but no Aqua therapy today so nice a gently today. Ben again worked really hard during his session, he seems to be in a really good place at the minute and everything is working so well and he is working hard. The rest of the day was the usual playing, cleaning & other Saturday jobs.
Well tomorrow is another busy day, the Easter bunny may be paying us a visit, we have been invited to Evan’s (fellow SDR buddy) birthday party & a family dinner, a good day I think.
Charlotte x
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