his normal self. Seems to have come through his ordeal ok. He still loves Bali and can't wait to go back. Although he is glad to be back to see his nana and brother again.
We had a very relaxing trip for the first two weeks and I could not believe how well behaved Carter was. As he has a few problems with ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and a couple of others thrown in for good measure I was a bit aprehensive about spending four weeks with just the two of us, but he was a different child. We had a great time together.
Maybe it was all the swimming that wore him out, I don't know but it was the best time I have had with him, even though he was still waking at between 4.30-5am I managed to convince him to stay in bed till 6.30-7am. A couple of times I even put the watch back an hour so I could get an extra hour sleep. He caught me one morning doing it so I then had to change the time while he was asleep. He is very time orientated. Everything is done by the clock.
Even with him being sick and in hospital he was a treasure. I am really glad I had this 4 weeks with him. I only hope we can continue with the same behaviour at home.
We only had one bad day and that was when we went to Waterbom Park.I thought he would love it as he was always in the pool at Sari Sanur but he cried for the entire time we were there. I think it was because there were too many people and very noisy. He is not good with noise even though he is very loud himself. So we cut the day short and ended up back at hotel where he settled back down.
He had a ball and has learnt to count in Indonesian and has picked up a few words as well.
He loved spending time with his Balinese friends, which was practically everyday, and even when he was in hospital they came to see him everyday.
I cannot believe how generous the Balinese people are. They have so little and give so much.
While Carter was in hospital my friends took it in turns being with us so I was not by myself.
I had Dika spend the nights with us(sleeping on the couch) then he would go to work in the morning and his wife Ketut would come about 8.30am bringing food etc. She would stay until lunch time when Nyoman would then come, also bringing food. They did this for the five days Carter was in hospital. When I tried to give Ketut money to pay for all the stuff she was bringing us she became upset. I didn't mean to offend her but they have so little and I didn't want to be a burden on them.
I ended up giving them a gift when we where leaving Bali.
I love these people dearly and it breaks my heart to see their futures so uncertain.
Nyoman told me that he may loose his job in January as they are sacking 16 people, he and his wife have just had a new baby and he is responsible for his parents and sister. I have told him not to worry too much as we will help out anyway we can but so many people are struggling in Bali at the moment.
We had a great time as usual, even with all the drama and cannot wait to go back.
Thanks to all who sent their regards and thoughts to Carter.
Cheers Pina