June Already

June is here. Life is passing by so quickly. Been very active with the children lately, so my knee is on the mend (I hope).
Also been to an Anguilla Day celebration where I was practically running after S all the time. A nice day out, but could not relax as there were so many people and could not see the children all the time which always makes me panic.

Speech and language began again today for V and she found it hard to concentrate and sit. Hopefully over the next few weeks she will grasp the routine again.
Last night went to a yummy mummy night organised by my friend who is a member of Downs Syndrome Assoc, and the other charity the money went to was Rosies Rainbow. I meet Carolyn, the mother of Rosie who died a few years ago. The charity provides music therapy for children at John Radcliffe, Oxford and also in Thame.
I have been on the hunt for a music therapist for a few months now so will be calling them tomorrow to discuss this for V. It is amazing that this kind of service exists. I plan to use it. The SALT lady is hoping to get a practitioner from Nordolf Robbins along to advise us on strategies to communicate with V. She suggested that we don't have 2 music therapists working with her at one time. I may try and get V enrolled on a course in September with RR people in Thame. It is hard finding suitable therapies for her because she is so vocal but I want it to help her anxiety and communication which can sometimes be patchy.

We ended up eating out tonight as we went to Ascot to visit a friend in hospital.
Piccolino has great food and a nice relaxed atmosphere although no kids menu, was pretty kid-friendly. It makes all the difference to find somewhere like that. S was wondering around making friends with the diners on the terrace giving them high-fives, never seen him so sociable! He is changing loads and is getting sweeter every day despite his bogeys!!!! V was in the mood for eating they shared spicy sausage arrabiata pasta, she ate virtually all of hers and S's. This is highly unusual for her to eat so much, maybe she is having a growing spurt or trying to tell me she does not like my cooking....

It was also nice to catch up with my parents this week who are making a visit to friends and family in the area.

Lastly I was saddened to hear of the news of the couple who commited suicide at Beachy Head with their son who had died previously. They are in my prayers tonight.