Introducing Lost and Tired’s Backyard Adventures

I wanted to try something a little different and even unrelated to the main topic of this site. The Lost and Tired family is a family of very little means. As such, we don't get out as often as we would like to.  Having said that, I thought it would be really cool to demonstrate all the amazing things you can show your kids, without ever leaving your yard. It's cost effective, fun and educational, all at the same time. I'm calling this little mini-series, Backyard Adventures. What I'm going to do is attempt to show you some of the really cool things that Mother Nature has to share with us. All of these things will be found in my own backyard, literally.  I'm going to use this and try…

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Elliott’s Lego Phineas-droid and Ferb-bot

Check out Elliott's latest Phineas and Ferb inspired Lego creation.  It's actually a Phineas-droid from the Phineas-droid and Ferb-bot episode.  On a side note, this picture was snapped literally 2 seconds before it tumbled out of his hands and onto the floor. :-( This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

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Raising Awareness: What does a special needs parent do when they become sick?

So I've been up and moving around pretty well this morning and now afternoon. Lizze made it to and from her appointment this morning and even got a nap afterwards.  She's now banished me to our room so I can rest and write a little bit. I wanted to share something with those of you that perhaps don't follow my Facebook page. I asked my followers this morning a question and the response I received blew me away.  I asked how they handle being sick with a special needs child at home? You can follow the comments on my page fb/lostandtiredblog. [fb_embed_post href="https://www.facebook.com/lostandtiredblog/posts/653100048035819"/] What I read in the 50 or so comments made within a short amount of time was amazing.  Amazing and sad, all at the same time. Essentially,…

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Thank God for small favors

Gavin's having a pretty good day today.  I can't say that I'm totally surprised because he's very capable of having good days. Lizze is at the doctors and I'm at home with the boys. I'm feeling better than I did yesterday but for some reason, I'm completely drained and without any energy. I haven't really been eating since I got sick and I'm sure that has something to do with it. Right now I'm just really grateful that boys are getting along right now because I wouldn't have the energy to pull them apart. Thank God for small favors. This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email,…

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How are YOU doing today?

I'm still recovering from being sick but I'm wondering how you are doing? This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

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Family Therapy

Tonight is family therapy night with Dr. Pattie.  We missed yesterday because yours truly was sicker than a dog. Thankfully, I'm feeling much better now and so we were able to get the kids to their appointment tonight.  Lizze and I rely on these appointments as though they are a port in the storm. It's a safehaven and a refuge from the chaos that has become our every waking moment.  The boys love spending time with Dr. Pattie and we love the adult conversation.  :-) This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos as autocorrect HATES me. ;-) Follow @Lost_and_Tired Visit the My Autism Help Forums To reach me via email, please Contact Me

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Check out my article on the @AkronChildrens Hospital website

I shared a while ago that I would be writing for the Akron Children's Hospital website.  I haven't had a great deal of time to get anything written for them. However, that's all changed as I have been published this week. I would have shared this with you the other day but I was sick and didn't do much of anything but sleep. I'm so honored to be able to work with Akron Children's Hospital as they are among the very best in the country and for good reason. Anyway, I would appreciate it if you took a second and checked out my article.  I would love to get your thoughts.  Don't forget to Like it and share it with your friends.  ;-) Link---------> Thoughts on being a special needs…

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