In this article, I share some very personal insight about my struggles with weight-loss. It's important to understand that this isn't meant to be an excuse, but rather provide insights into the How's and Why's of my struggle. At the end of the day though, I must own my choices.
Gavin woke up this morning without a headache. That's always a positive thing because headaches suck. He has enough going on in his young life, and deserves to catch a freaking break every once in awhile. It's heartbreaking to for any parent to see their kids suffer. I can't tell you how many times I've prayed to have his burdens placed upon my shoulders. Unfortunately, those prayers have been left unanswered. Instead, I will watch him continue to deteriorate before my eyes, because that's all I'm able to do.
Our evening slowed down nicely, as our day was coming to an end. The boys were in a pretty good place, and bedtime wasn't a huge problem. Lizze was feeling better after a nap, and continued reading The Three Musketeers to Elliott and Emmett. This is how they fall asleep every night, and it works well. Once they were asleep, they stayed asleep. ☺ Gavin went to bed complaining of a headache again. This is becoming a nightly occurrence, and I've no clue what's causing it. It seems to only happen at bedtime, and he gets so upset because he wants to go to sleep but he can't. We're going to need to get this checked out when he sees his neurologists in the coming weeks. Lizze and I watched…
Our afternoon took an unexpected detour. Lizze called from class, not feeling well. The boys and I ended up making the trek to rescue Lizze and bring her home so she can rest. Maybe we have something going around. Emmett was complaining of a tummy ache again this morning, but Elliott's feeling better. Hopefully this will pass quickly and we will get things back on track, asap.. ☺
I felt like we were having a good morning. Everyone got their meds in time, and Gavin even had his IVIG infusion first thing. I wasn't aware of any fighting, or any other form of brotherly spats. Everything seemed to be going so well. I had made plans for the boys and I to meet my Mom at the park. Everyone was excited to go. Emmett wasn't as excited as his brothers, but he was happy to go. Unfortunately, the moment he tried putting a shirt on, everything fell apart. All of a sudden, the next holes in his shirts are no longer tolerable. We tried tons of different shirts, but he was so upset at this point, I couldn't really understand his concerns about his shirts. We finally found…
I'm trying to keep the boys as active as possible this summer. I want them to develop healthier habits, because it will be easier for them to maintain a healthier lifestyle as they get older. Right now Gavin's receiving his IVIG infusion, and depending on how he's doing afterwards, we may meet up with my Mom at the track. Elliott wants to walk the track, but Emmett not so much. If Grandma is there, he will be more willing. The only other obstacle would be weather related. It's supposed to storm on and off today. I want to at least make a concerted effort to make this happen. If it doesn't, I'll use the treadmill.
I wanted to take a quick minute, and remind you of something important. Please remember that you are only human, and recognize your limits. We all feel like we need to keep going and going, but give yourself a break. Taking a break can help to make you a better parent. ☺
After a long night, Elliott appears to be feeling much better. Emmett on the other hand, is still not feeling well. He's got a large mouth sore, and is running a minor fever. All signs point to a fever cycle. Emmett is not in the best mood, and I can't exactly blame him. I'm hoping that he feels better as the day goes on.