Something I have never shared with all of you is my life long love of animals. When I was a kid, I was always outside exploring nature. My family went camping on a regular basis and I would just marvel at all of the amazing animals I would encounter along the way. I was always finding and trying to care for injured animals, birds mostly. I was always fascinated my birds, they were the picture of freedom for me. They could go anywhere they desired and their ability to take flight and soar into the clouds was something I was envious of. When I became a father, I wanted my kids to see the wonder that this nature. Over the years, I have forgotten much of what I learned as a child…

Elliott fever has reached north of the 104°f mark tonight. He is definitely struggling and I would say disoriented as well. He wakes up and mumbles something that makes no sense before crying and going back to sleep. This is going to be a very, very long night. - Lost and Tired Posted by Wordpress for Android via Tegra 2 powered Motorola Photon 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. Please Vote for Lost and Tired (just click the link) and help me spread Autism Awareness. Everyone can Vote once a day :)

So this is another edition of Everyday Lessons. In posts under this title I show specific examples of how I use everyday things to teach important lessons. One of the things that my wife and I have always struggled with was ensuring the kids have a healthy, well balanced diet. Due in part to all three of my boys being on the Autism Spectrum, this have proven to be a rather difficult task.  They each have their own unique proclivities with food. Sometimes they don't like the texture, color or even the look of food items and will simply refuse to eat them. This has been especially true with Elliott and Emmett. So what I like to do is try to provide choices for them that are healthier. I also…

Well, the ice has been broken and first time out of the way. I was hoping to make it a bit farther this year before getting this started but...whatever.. I received a call from Elliott's school that I needed to come get him. When I arrived in the school office a few minutes later, I was met by the year filled eyes of my sweet little Elliott Richard. He was very clearly not feeling well. Apparently, the he had fallen asleep at his desk during class and his teacher became concerned. When she went to check on him she realized he was running fever. She helped him to the office and took his temperature. It was 100.1°, taken under his arm pit. I took him home and checked his temperature.…

This is the view from the office of the boys psychologist Dr. Pattie.  We are here every Tuesday and every other Wednesday.  The boys love coming here and that helps to make it a positive experience.  I just thought I would share this picture because it really is a nice view and kinda unique for a therapist....at least around here. - Lost and Tired Posted by Wordpress for Android via Tegra 2 powered Motorola Photon 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. Please Vote for Lost and Tired (just click the link) and help me spread Autism Awareness. Everyone can Vote once a day :)

At some point last night Emmett's fever seems to have broke.  He also seems to be doing much better this morning as well.  He has developed a cough and thats a bit concerning. No one really slept last night but hopefully we will be able to grab some sleep before the boys need picked up from school. - Lost and Tired Posted by Wordpress for Android via Tegra 2 powered Motorola Photon 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. Please Vote for Lost and Tired (just click the link) and help me spread Autism Awareness. Everyone can Vote once a day :)

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