I ran to Walgreens to get a few items and there they were. They sat there on the store shelf like a little box of miracles. They claim that these allow you the power to make your own quiet time. Think of the power this will give me.  It's like the fabled and long sought after mute button. I already feel more powerful and I haven't even opened the box yet.  I want to make sure that I'm in a good place when I open them and subsequently use them for the first time. This amount of power should only be used for good. Unfortunately,  the mood I'm in after Gavin's meltdown,  Elliott's constant whining and Emmett's insatiable desire to sit on my shoulders (everywhere I go),  I can't be…

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Elliott had a very special wakeup call this morning. Who wouldn't want to be awoken by Mr.  Emmett John pinching your nose while sticking his fingers in your mouth?  Um....me for one.  I know that Emmett has be struggling with the whole handwashing thing as of late. ;-) It's gonna be the longest day ever. - Lost and Tired Posted by Wordpress for Android via Samsungs Epic Touch 4G (provided to me at no charge by Sprint) without the use of proper editing tools and disadvantages of a bastardized version of auto-correct. So please forgive the spelling ;-) Please Vote for Lost and Tired (just click the link) and help me spread Autism Awareness. Everyone can Vote once a day :)

Dear Friday, We need to have a talk. Has the week not been difficult enough already?  Clearly,  you think I am in need of more challenges, as you have brought Elliott a rash today that keep him home from school. Do you not realize that Elliott +  Emmett= fighting and whining...all day long?   My only reprieve is the school hours that I so desperately cling to. It's only 8:00am and they already at it.  Granted,  most of the problem is Emmett but Elliott certainly does his share as well. All I can say is that I will make do with what you have brought me today.  However,  I'm currently giving you the death glare.  - Lost and Tired Posted by Wordpress for Android via Samsungs Epic Touch 4G (provided…

Elliott came downstairs while Lizze and I were watching TV.  Yup,  that's right,  Lizze felt well enough to hang out for a bit tonight. I miss hanging out after the kids go down.  ;-( Elliott must have had another bad dream tonight.  He came downstairs,  disoriented and asked in the sweetest way,  if he could sleep on the couch tonight. So guess were we will be tonight.  That's right,  camping out in the living room.  I honestly don't mind because it makes him feel safer and makes me feel better because I could provide him with that safer feeling. It's just one of those things.  ;-) - Lost and Tired Posted by Wordpress for Android via Samsungs Epic Touch 4G (provided to me at no charge by Sprint) without the…

Today we had Gavin's first real Life Interference as a result of his monthly antibody infusions. He was supposed to go on a class field trip today. They went horse back riding at a ranch that works with the special needs community. Gavin was so excited and we failed to realize the conflict until last night. Can you say disappointment? Gavin took it in stride though and for that I'm very proud of him. I feel so bad about this because he was really looking forward to this. This was really the first time Gavin has had to miss something he was this psyched about, since we found out the status of his immune system. I did my best to make today as special and fun as possible, and all things considered,…

Gavin finished his third antibody infusion this afternoon.  He did pretty well.  He tolerated it well but struggled with the little things.  He is definitely regressing as he was responding as though he was 3 or 4 years old.  The nurse even noticed this time.  He did well but you can tell somethings wrong. There is really no way to not see it anymore. We will be back in a month..... - Lost and Tired Posted by Wordpress for Android via Samsungs Epic Touch 4G (provided to me at no charge by Sprint) without the use of proper editing tools and disadvantages of a bastardized version of auto-correct. So please forgive the spelling ;-) Please Vote for Lost and Tired (just click the link) and help me spread Autism Awareness.…

Gavin is currently receiving the antibodies as I type this.  The process will take a few hours but he is comfortable,  playing Sonic and eating lunch. I'm documenting and catching up on emails and blogs.  This is a very time consuming process and there is not much else to do but wait. He's handling this round well and hopefully won't get sick. The process is exhausting forbhin though so he will likely go to sleep when he gets home and sleep much of tomorrow as well. - Lost and Tired Posted by Wordpress for Android via Samsungs Epic Touch 4G (provided to me at no charge by Sprint) without the use of proper editing tools and disadvantages of a bastardized version of auto-correct. So please forgive the spelling ;-) Please…