If there was only one common  thread between all kids, especially boys, it just might be their love of video games.  All three of my boys on the spectrum love playing video games.  In Gavin's case, video games have not always been a good thing for him.  Much of Gavin's life has been lived with almost no threshold for frustration.  Gavin can go from zero to frustrated in the blink of an eye.  Video games were a huge, huge trigger. Elliott and Emmett do really well with video games.  Elliott doesn't always want to turn them off when it's time, but he's getting better.  Gavin was always drawn to the violence that can be in a game.  He was never aloud to play violent games and that didn't go over…

The Lost and Tired family hasn't had cable television in several years.  We do however, have Netflix and we stream it to our TV. We watch shows with our kids all the time.  The boys pick out a series and we watch every episode, one at a time.  It's really fun and we can watch as much or as little as we want.  Right now we have been working on the Ben 10  Ultimate Alien. The boys are really into Ben 10 right now and it's a pleasant change.  What shows do your kids really like to watch or what shows do you like to watch with your kids? This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos…

I pleased to share  with you all that today's forecast shows Elliott more relaxed and back in school this morning. While it's still raining, the thunderstorms have passed and Elliott's anxiety is a little better today. He went to school without any problems and I expect that he will have a great day. It's amazing to me how something like a thunderstorm can cause so much chaos in one little boys life.  We will have to continue working on dealing with this issue and make sure that this doesn't begin to control his life. I'm really proud of Elliott for getting right back into the swing of things.    

I always love to see what my kids create. Whether it's Legos, drawings or even blocks. I really enjoy seeing what they come up with out of the blue.. In this picture, Emmett decided to build with his blocks.  He built this castle and wanted me to share on the site.  Emmett, wish granted. Daddy is so proud of you and I love sharing what your brilliant mind creates.  :-) This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Check out my #Autism Awareness Store to find really cool and unique #Autism Awareness Clothing and Accessories, designed by me. ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help…

I'm going to sleep tonight and as I close my eyes, I say a tiny little prayer.  My prayer is that Elliott will go to school in the morning. I pray that we don't have anymore storms tonight that will have his anxiety through the roof by the time he wakes up in the morning. As much as I love my sweet little Elliott, and I do with my whole heart, I need him to go to school in the morning.  Having him and Emmett home at the same time, during the day, is quite stressful.  It throws off Emmett's routine and that makes life a bit more challenging for everyone.  Thankfully, I think the inclement weather has moved on and we should be in good shape.  Elliott needs to…