Confessions of a special needs Dad: Our plan going forward

Once again, here is the video blog I promised.  This is about 5 minutes long but it goes pretty quick.  By watching this, you will learn about how our meeting today went and what our plan is, going forward. I'm also sporting my new Lost and Tired t-shirt. It says Lost and Tired on the front and I love someone with Autism on the back.  :-) Please let me know what you think of this video and whether or not you like the idea of video blogs.  Thanks again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xUgckdQ3AE 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…

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We finally have a plan

I wanted to let everyone know that the wraparound meeting got off to a rough start  but ended on a really, really positive note.  Without going into too many details at the moment, we have figured out a way to better manage his medication and still keep him outside of the home. I plan on doing another video blog later today because that will be the easiest way to catch you all up. I promise I will keep it short and sweet.  :-) 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. ;-)…

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Operation Hope: The push for residential care begins

This morning, we will be meeting with Wraparound and attempting to pull off the impossible.  I will be leading this meeting and we will not be leaving that room until every last one of us is on the same goddamm page. It's become painfully obvious that not everyone is on  the same page and that's going to change, beginning this morning.  Here's how this is going to work.  Your either with us or your against us. Sure, that probably sounds dramatic but unfortunately, it's become a necessary evil because not everyone recognizes that Gavin has significant problems and needs way more help than he can get at home. I feel like this lack of unity is delaying any progress on the funding front and I'm  done playing nice.  Anyone who…

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Like Mommy like Son

The other day, Emmett and Lizze were both having another rough time.  They ended up falling asleep together on the couch. It was really cute to see them both passed out on the couch..... This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note 2 by @Tmobile. Please forgive any typos. I know how to spell but auto-correct hates me.  ;-) For more ways to help the Lost and Tired family, please visit Help the Lost and Tired Family.

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Please support Lizze’s #Mamavation Mom Application!!!

So I belong to a mommy blogging community that focuses on supporting moms in a sorority fashion while we try to change or lives and get healthy is accepting applications for their Mamavation Mom Program. The program is 7 weeks long and supports selected moms through the use of pedometers, heart rate monitors and diet changes to get healthy and lose weight. This is going completely outside of my comfort zone, but... ★♥★♥★♥★♥★♥★♥★I've applied for the program!★♥★♥★♥★♥★♥★♥★ I want to do this. BAD. Really, really bad! I've done my part. I filled out my application. I filmed my application video, with Rob's help. I turned it all in. [youtube]http://youtu.be/uScslRhjRpg[/youtube] Now, I need your help. If you have a Twitter account please tweet the following post: Hey @bookieboo! I want (@fibromamaby3) to…

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Elliott’s narly nose

Elliott did awesome at the pediatrician's office this morning.  He was nervous but at no time did he let it get the better of him.  Great job Elliott.  :-) The downside is that he is dealing with another nasty sinus infection.  His lungs are clear at this point so that what's most important, especially with his asthma. Dr.  Handwork is the best pediatrician and he always works so well with the boys as well as with us.  It was pretty funny because he described Elliott's nose as looking pretty narly. The boys got a kick out of that and between Dr.  Handwork and the whole poop in a bag thing, it was an enjoyable visit.  :-) This site is managed via WordPress for Android, courtesy of the @SamsungMobileUS Galaxy Note…

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Do you have a song that makes you think of your child?

I'm one of those people that attached a great deal of meaning to songs.  While waiting to pick up Gavin from school today, this song came over Google Music and no matter what I'm doing one where I'm at, it always makes me think of Gavin. The name of the song is Unwell by matchbox twenty. I've associated this song with Gavin, ever since he began have psychotic breaks.  When  Gavin experiences a psychotic break, he basically sees things and hears things that are really there.  Psychotic break simply means that he's lost touch with reality. This song always reminds me of those struggles we faced when we first discovered that Gavin has form of schizophrenia.  In some weird way, this song has always been comforting for me and I…

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Please poop in a bag

We were at the pediatrician's office this morning for Elliott.  Inside the office is this sign that says,  please be kind don't leave poop behind. I think it's hilarious but today was even funnier because Emmett wanted me to read the sign to him.  This is a video of that experience. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUJfPgGBGAo 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 the Lost and Tired Family.

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