Well!..... the new diet seems to be having an effect! School reported yesterday that Kaylia was "mean" to another child. In one way, that's bad .... but in other ways it is really good! .... normally Kaylia isn't aware of other kids to a level which allows her to be "mean" .... so this indicates that her social awareness is improving. Being "mean" .... and trying out refusal .... No! .... these are normal developmental stages ..... and although these things usually happen at a much younger age, it's still very good to see them happening now.
The new diet is progressing.... it can be hard sometimes .... but tools like "The NutriBullet" and the "Fruit to Icecream" machine are making it more fun.
Kaylia was clearly very happy to have me home yesterday. .... and I was glad to be home too!
Friday, October 31, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
#1026 Wednesday 29 October
Happy birthday Dad.
As I write, guys are working outside to clear away the debris from lopping branches off a tree which was overhanging the house and depositing vast quantities of leaf matter on the roof.
They worked quickly ... the tree is a very soft wood and thick branches were only taking a few chops with a small axe ... but they were quite high.
The guys were also able to chop out some roots that were wrecking the outside paving. Ketut has relaid the paving .... it's much better.
As I write, guys are working outside to clear away the debris from lopping branches off a tree which was overhanging the house and depositing vast quantities of leaf matter on the roof.They worked quickly ... the tree is a very soft wood and thick branches were only taking a few chops with a small axe ... but they were quite high.
The guys were also able to chop out some roots that were wrecking the outside paving. Ketut has relaid the paving .... it's much better.Tuesday, October 28, 2014
#1025 Tuesday 28 October
Phew! I'll sleep well tonight! It's been a busy day with little jobs .... and the last job was hard work. I'm getting too old for this and I find that I'm becoming quite happy to stand back and direct Ketut rather than doing it myself.
This last job was swapping the beds between rooms 1 and 3. The previous guests had broken the bed in room 3 on their first night .... then the a/cond had failed in room 1 ..... so they swapped the beds over. But the rooms are different sizes and the beds need to be in their right room.
So this afternoon we dismantled the beds and moved them. While this was going on I made some reinforcing under each bed ..... so the bed won't break again!
This last job was swapping the beds between rooms 1 and 3. The previous guests had broken the bed in room 3 on their first night .... then the a/cond had failed in room 1 ..... so they swapped the beds over. But the rooms are different sizes and the beds need to be in their right room.
So this afternoon we dismantled the beds and moved them. While this was going on I made some reinforcing under each bed ..... so the bed won't break again!
Monday, October 27, 2014
#1024 Monday 27 October
After a good flight it was good to be back in the villa. The state of the villa is not good. Putu has not had time to clean up after the guests who had just left .... and there's quite a bit to clean up! Once again it emphasizes the importance of my maintenance visits.
In recent days Kaylia has been really pestering hard about "Dr Law" (her GP) .... it has become a sign of anxiety for her. She likes to talk about what the doctor does during visits ... but it's much more than that. Naomi has arranged for Kaylia to actually visit Dr Law this afternoon .... so it will be very interesting to hear the story tonight.
In recent days Kaylia has been really pestering hard about "Dr Law" (her GP) .... it has become a sign of anxiety for her. She likes to talk about what the doctor does during visits ... but it's much more than that. Naomi has arranged for Kaylia to actually visit Dr Law this afternoon .... so it will be very interesting to hear the story tonight.
Evening: After a day of waiting and sorting, I'm now having tea at a place I've looked at many times but this is the first time I've gone in. After a day of eating little and drinking lots of water, I'm having a thoroughly Western meal .... steak!
Later: What did Kaylia do at the doctors? She marched in ...... pulled up her T-shirt ..... and said TUMMY! I'm told that Dr Law has a GSOH and took it all in stride.
Later: What did Kaylia do at the doctors? She marched in ...... pulled up her T-shirt ..... and said TUMMY! I'm told that Dr Law has a GSOH and took it all in stride.
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