20.07.2011

 When Freya arrived it was very windy and raining, so we decided to stay inside and go for
a walk later. She had  some home toys with her which we took to the playroom.

Freya was needed her own space this morning repeating 'Ahliah can not come.'

I set Ahliah up with cooking while Freya pulled together all her favourite toys in the playroom and made a bed for
them all.

The process of collecting and controlling so many toys is a natural
way for Freya to gain some control in her life. 

Freya invited me to come but not Ahliah. This is the first time Freya has verbally
and clearly asked for my support. I am really happy to have her trust. We
enjoyed some time together and soon Freya took out the pine cones and babushka
dolls, 'I'm going to build.' Soon there was a beautiful house with babies, Mum,
Dad and flicker flames.

After Freya had completed her game, she was much more settled and Ahliah was invited to feed
her baby doll. I saw Freya come into the space, take some ownership, settle in, and from there she was
able to branch out to enjoy the company of Ahliah.

By then Denzil arrived and we went for our walk.

 Denzil is great company for Freya, they rode about on the horses, played in the tunnel
and picked winter wattle together.

21.07.2011

Freya away.

Extra note:
Freya looks a lot taller and her facial features have noticeably changed in the
past week, she is leaving the toddler stage and slowly growing into a young
child. I am always amazed with the beauty of growth physically, emotionally and
spiritually.

22.07.2011

I greeted a
very happy Freya this morning.

We said Hello to the horses and found that the rain had made lots of puddles and
squishy mud. 'Squish squish, I'm squishing in the mud.' Said Freya. We squished
our way all through the back paddock and found that the rain had made little
trickle-creeks so we followed them up the hill. Freya asked if we could sing
the 'rain drop' song.

Inside Freya spent some time building her house with the Babushka dolls. Though today Freya
was giving Ahliah lots of toys to play with too. Soon they were riding together
(Ahliah's first ride).

We had a big cubby house theme today due to all the rain. After Morning tea I helped build a
cubby house with sheets. Freya very quickly invited us all inside and served
tea and soup. It has been lovely to see Freya happy and relaxed.

        
In the afternoon I took out the tunnel and 2 cubby houses which all joined together.
One Freya claimed as her house, the other was for Ahliah, soon we were visiting
each other and rolling balls through the tunnel.

Just before dinner Freya found some soft fleece in the play room and brought it out to the
table where she told me a beautiful story about a little seed which grew into
an apple tree.

A butterfly which danced all around (song included). A sad baby
which had a big Mummy hug and a big Daddy hug, and nice warm blankets. There
also came a horse and rider, which rode all over the table as Freya sang.

All these characters were shaped with the wool Freya had found. I will put some more
colours out in a basket for next week.