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Sometimes things in life are really challenging and other times they're really, really challenging. Then there are those days where I'm reciting the Serenity Prayer to myself, just to make it through the day. What happens on the days that the Serenity Prayer doesn't quite cut it? I've had a few days like that myself. It's these times that I have to put myself into timeout. I have to get myself centered and focus on what I have to do, even if it's the bare minimum. Sometimes I will put on my headphones and find my happy place (much easier said than done). What do you do when life hands you more than you can cope with? This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive any typos…
Lizze is having a really rough day today. She's unable to stay awake and is in a great deal of pain. I want to try an get the boys to the playground today because they need out of the house. My dreams of getting anything accomplished today have been tossed out the window as I'm shackled to the boys. I'm really grateful for Lizze because she let me have a 2 hour nap this morning because I've been up with the kids since before 5am. She's now laying down and I'm going to give her as much time as I can. We've developed a team approach to everything we do and no matter how big or small our role, each is important. This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress…
I wanted to open up the floor, create a dialog and encourage you all to ask any questions you may have about our being investigated by Child Protective Services. We did nothing wrong and therefore have nothing to hide. The reality is that we are from the only ones this has happened to and if anything that we've experienced can help you on your journey, I want to help. Please feel free to ask your questions, as they relate to being investigated by Child Protective Services. 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
Today we will be implementing a more aggressive approach to safety in our house. We had become a bit lax because things have been going so well. However, that's changed and we are pushing forward with reinforcing the rule of no physical contact and only playing within earshot or eyesight. This is going to be challenging on just about every level but it's something that has once again become necessary, to ensure everyone's safety and well being. Gavin will be cooperative, at least on the surface. The other boys are going to dislike this, a lot. Unfortunately, this is just something that everyone is going to have to accept. We are doing what we've been advised to do and what's best for everyone, even if it's a bit unpleasant. I…
The boys have been up since 5am and I'm exhausted. I have no idea where their insane amount of energy comes from but I want to meet with their dealer and work out a deal. I've had a long night and only a few winks of sleep. Going into today, I'm planning on having a very positive experience with my friend Wednesday. Although I'll be honest, having so much to do on so little sleep, I'm going just a little bit insane. Insane in the membrane. 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
I decided to try and surprise the boys by getting the necessary items to make smores. The boys have been asking about this for awhile now and I was finally able to run out and grab what we needed that last time I was at the grocery store. Emmett's the one that surprised me the most. I knew that Gavin and Elliott would tear into their smores without thinking twice about how messy they would get. Emmett on the other hand, is much more ridged when it comes to getting dirty. Having said that, I think it's pretty clear from the picture below that Emmett stepped outside of his comfort zone for the gooey goodness that is the smores. This site is managed almost exclusively via WordPress for Android. Please forgive…
We met with Dr. Patti this evening about the whole boundaries issue thing with Gavin. Gavin's at that age where things are changing and hormones are raging. Factor in his lack of impulse control and sprinkle in a few pinches of RAD, you have a recipe for problems. The mission tonight was to come up with a clear set of boundaries, guidelines and consequences. The conversation was very uncomfortable and included words like erections and masterbation. This was very awkward but Dr. Patti was a huge help and we survived. I don't know how much, if anything, Gavin retained but he handled himself well and didn't get angry or stress out. We had to reiterate the house rules and establish a few new ones. Here's the long and short of…