Julian is now reading, writing and swimming! He has moved up two levels in swimming since April, which is a wonderful achievement.

Activities per week: swimming, soccer and taekwondo. Aussie Rules footy is over for the year!

In other news, Julian is opting to miss out in his best friend Charlie's bowling party tomorrow in favour of going to synagogue where a yarzheit - for the death of my father, five years ago - will be held. Julian had the option of going to the party, but he decided this all on his own. He's a sensitive lad.

Julian: "I know what you're telling me is true in my heart, but it's not true in my head."