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…

I mentioned earlier that Lizze was having a really bad pain day.  Early this morning, the boys were doing pretty well.  Unfortunately, things have changed since my last post, at least as far as Gavin's concerned. Gavin was being inappropriate with his brothers and broke a major, major rule.  This rule revolves around Gavin making physical contact, outside of handshakes and high fives.  This rule was put in place by Dr. Patti and so it's a necessary evil. It's designed to protect the boys and anyone else that Gavin may come in contact with.  As Gavin has issues with boundary issues and impulse control challenges, this rule must be followed.  As a reader, you may think this is mean or cruel but I assure you, I hate it as well…