Today is a bittersweet for me.  It's Gavin's 13th Birthday and he's not here.  This is the first time that I can ever remember not being together on his birthday. I understand why things have to be this way but it still sucks.  I called to wish him a Happy birthday from all of us and he was more interested in watching cartoons then talking to me on the phone.  I make the mistake of assuming that he's as upset at being gone as I am that it has to be this way.  The truth is, he really doesn't care. It's the nature of his condition and something I will probably always struggle with on some level.  Lizze's grandparents are throwing a birthday party for him and his friends at…

I apologize in advance for the length of this post.  I've been wanting to address this for awhile now but was too embarrassed to do so.  I also wasn't sure how to make my point and make sure it came across properly.  When I finally started, the words just kept pouring out.  This is the result.  ---------- The last few days,  I've made reference to something that you are all unaware of.  I've gone back and forth about whether or not to share this. My reservation in doing so has been mostly related to already being so overwhelmed.  While I truly enjoy writing, it doesn't flow as easily for me as it used to and things don't always come out the way I would have liked then to. At the…

Emmett woke up extra early this morning and got himself dressed. He did this so he could go downstairs and snuggle his kitten, Blue.  He's in a pretty good mood this morning so maybe snuggling with Blue will prove to be a good start to the day....

I mentioned earlier that we were going to take the boys to get their hair cut.  I also mentioned that doing so, doesn't always go over very well.  As I would imagine at least some of you have experienced first hand, haircuts for a child with #Autism can be very challenging.  I'm pleased to share with you all that our mission to get their hair cut was a complete success. The boys did absolutely perfect.  They sat there, watching TV and tolerated the process quite well.  They really dislike getting their hair wet and flinched each time their hair was sprayed. However, again, they did amazingly well and Lizze and I are so proud of them both.  As promised, I have a few pictures to share.

This is not a review of the Galaxy Note 2.  I'm simply sharing my recent experience with this device and my kids. With each passing day, we are realizing how the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is the perfect device.  The Android 4.1.1 device is sporting a 5.5 inch HD display. Not only does this display work out well for the kiddos, it also utilizes a stylus called the S Pen. The S Pen allows you to write with digital ink, right on the screen. The Galaxy Note 2 blends the best qualities of a tablet and smartphone together. However, as far as the kiddos are concerned, the S Pen makes the Galaxy Note 2 the perfect device for games like Where's My Perry. Emmett absolutely loves using our Note 2's…