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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Reframing: Creative solutions to #Autism related challenges

I mentioned last night that Elliott has to go to the doctors because he's getting sicker and with him having asthma, we have to be very careful. We also have to be careful how we present to him that he's going to the doctors as he has significant anxiety issues and doctors are at the very top of that list. This morning when  I broke the news to him that he was going to see the doctor today, panic immediately set in.  In an attempt to reframe this situation and help him feel better about going, I changed my approach. I had already assured him that there would be no shots or bloodwork. They just need to make sure that he's not developing bronchitis or pneumonia.  When telling the truth…

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I’m worried

I'm really worried about Lizze. She's not doing very well with this whole thing, not that anyone is, but she's absolutely hit the hardest. She's a bundle of nerves right now, raw, exposed nerves. I need this meeting on Friday to be super productive because we are very quickly running out of time.  We are going to reach a point where it will be too little too late.  Everyone has their breaking point.  Everyone reaches a point where their spirit can be broken.  Things like that are very difficult to recover from. This is just getting to be too much.  Now, I'm off to bed.  I want to once again express my most humble and sincere thank you for all the love and support you have all shown us.  I…

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The tension is mounting already

I realize that this will sound cliché but you can cut the tension in our home with a knife. Gavin's been home for two days now and to say that everyone is in edge would be grossly understating things.  Truthfully, he's been pretty calm but we're already seeing the manipulation starting and the stress level in the house is climbing. At the moment, we're working on getting his medications straightened out and getting all the documentation we need for the changes that need to happen at school.  Physically, he's been pretty stable today so he's probably going to return to school in the morning.  As bad as it may sound, we already need the break. Lizze is facing this situation with courage and grace, even though she's scared to death…

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