Something that I think I had made pretty clear,  but was missed by some people is that Gavin has control over these meltdowns.  These are not the typical meltdowns you in any Autistic children. The reason I can say that is because Gavin has the ability to turn the meltdown on and off,  whenever he feels the need. When Emmett has a meltdown,  it's typically sensory overload and it pretty obvious because he is inconsolable. Gavin on the other hand,  has the meltdowns because he's facing the consequences for a choice he has made. Many times I have proven he has control because he basically will stop,  if and when he gets what he wants. He can also stop his fit,  long enough to move himself away from something he…

Yesterday,  Emmett and I went over to visit with our neighbors and let Bella play with their Rosy. After awhile,  Lizze and Gavin joined us and Emmett and I took Bella home.  While I was putting Bella in her kenel,  because we were getting ready to run some errands,  Emmett dashed out of the house,  across the alley and onto my neighbors porch. I went running after him as quickly as I physically could.  I shouted over to Lizze that he was loose and she snagged him. Emmett ran across a busy and dangerous alley without looking and scared me to death.  Luckily,  Emmett is our only runner and he's only done this a few times. However,  I can easily see this as a problem and one that I will…

Something that being a special needs parent has taught me,  is to always appreciate the little things.  I embrace that lesson every single. If I didn't,  I'd go crazy or crazier..... Snuggles are so awesome for me.  It's one of the few times that I truly feel like a good parent and at peace with everything. I love snuggling Emmett and Elliott because it reminds me of when they were little and I would sing them to sleep while they snuggled on my chest. Those moments are among my most treasured memories.  :-)

Elliott and Emmett are so excited to have their own library cards.  Lizze took them to the today and they picked out a ton of books and had a great time. They wanted to show you all their new library cards.  They are so cute. 

I know that I sound like I'm beating a dead horse but this is an ongoing issue and we are trying to work through it. Gavin was so close to a clean slate tonight.  In the morning he would have earned his TV back and he could once again have regular breakfast etc.  However,  he was caught sneaking TV. When Lizze simply questioned him as to what he was doing,  he lost it. I was upstairs at the time,  getting ready to go walking.  Lizze somehow,  managed to get him upstairs and into his bedroom before I was able to intervene. She left him in his room freaking out and went to be with the boys downstairs. As she left the room and went downstairs,  Gavin began screaming "you're dead…

The best way to get my kids to eat healthy is to lead by example.  This is my dinner tonight. 1 Cup of frozen,  mixed berries 1 Cup of fresh strawberries 1 Banana 1/2 Cup of low fat yogurt (plain) 1/2 Cup Kashi granola/oatmeal 1/4 Cup Raisins I think this is pretty healthy.  The boys see me eating Fruits and want to do the same.  Leading by example is always the best way to teach your kids something important.  :-)

I want to express my pride in Emmett's both trying something new and discovering he actually likes it. Jiff has put out a new peanut butter.  It's actually chocolate hazelnut.  They were on sale for $1 each at Walmart.  I figured that if the kids liked it great,  if not,  it was only $1. Anyway, I made little sandwiches with graham crackers and the chocolate hazelnut peanut butter and Emmett loves it.  This is a victory because we can add a new food to his diet. How much did he like it?  Judge for yourself.