...Dr. Patti tonight. We are trying to figure out what is really going on with him. Gavin is contaminating so much within the house with his behaviors. We don't know where Elliott ends and Gavin begins. Basically, we don't know how much of Elliott's problems are actually his issues or Elliott reacting to Gavin's behaviors. We know he is very high functioning aspergers. However, we are seeing some concerning behaviors from Elliott and don't know why they are there. Does that make any sense?

...donuts with Dad at Elliott's school. I'm really excited bacause we get to carve a pumpkin eat donuts together. He is really excited also. This is my first "typical" type experience like this.  I'll let you know how it goes.

...fittest is what my life feels like to me some times. I feel like things are so difficult that survival is next to impossible. Not impossible just next to impossible. Raising three Autistic children is the most challenging thing I have ever faced and I used to save lives and run into burning buildings for a living. Those of you with Autistic kids understand what I mean by challenges.  Nothing comes easy, ever. The things most people take for granted astound me. I would love to have the freedom to take my family out to dinner or even to church. However, it's not something that is easily attainable.  There are far to many uncontrollable noises, smells and other stimulation out there that can and will set my kids on downward spiral to…

...adopted 3 years ago today. Time flies.

...time with Emmett between errands.  He's so sweet.

...at the PTA meeting. Big shoes to fill but I'll do my best.

Talked to Dr. R's office and we should know by the end if the week about the movement disorder clinic. It seems like an eternity helplessly waiting for information.

...debate has begun. Lizze and I are in over our heads and I think that should be obvious to most people. When we decided to send Elliott to a private school we did so because we wanted to give him the best education we could and were promised help along the way. We are very happy at his preschool but many things have changed since I attended school there. Everything seems to be about money and forced "volunteer" work. I understand the idea behind it but we cannot accommodate the requirements. We cannot do 20,30,40,50 or 60 hours of community service to the church/school. Something always comes up when you have 3 Autistic children. Giving us the option to buy our way out of the hours reminds me of buying…