Read more about the article Things I do to manage my #Autism Parenting Stress
While we were at the park today, I spent some time taking pictures of the many flowers that are living there. The last time we were there, we saw an elderly couple working in the garden, and they did an amazing job. I wish my yard looked even a tiny fraction of how good this huge garden does. I'm feeling motived to work in the yard this summer, and make things look as nice as they possibly can. We're somewhat limited because of funding and where we live, but I'm all about making the best of what we have to work with...
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Things I do to manage my #Autism Parenting Stress

One of the most important things an Autism parent can do is take care of themselves. I wanted to share one of the things I do in order to better manage my stress. While we were at the park today, I spent some time taking pictures of the many flowers that are living there. Taking pictures relaxes me and helps me to put things into perspective. While we were at the park today, I spent some time taking pictures of the many flowers that are living there. The last time we were there, we saw an elderly couple working in the garden, and they did an amazing job. I wish my yard looked even a tiny fraction of how good this huge garden does. I'm feeling motived to work in the yard…

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May 22, 2017
Read more about the article I took my #Autism family to the park
Took the family to the park today. The boys didn't want to go because they were playing in their room, but as the King of this castle, I decided we needed to get outside for a little bit. The boys went Pokémon hunting, while Gavin explored. Lizze and I took lots of pictures. This is a few of the best from today...
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I took my #Autism family to the park

Took the family to the park today. The boys didn't want to go because they were playing in their room, but as the King of this castle, I decided we needed to get outside for a little bit. The boys went Pokémon hunting, while Gavin explored. While the kids used their tablets, they were outside getting exercise, and that's what matters at the end of the day.  Lizze and I took lots of pictures, which is something we really like to do.  This is a few of the best from today...

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May 22, 2017
Read more about the article Why I’m worried about Gavin today
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Why I’m worried about Gavin today

It started out like a typical Monday morning. It wasn't anything amazingly awesome, or horrifically terrible. The boys were tough to get moving but we got to school on time.  After dropping the boys off at school, I told Gavin to get his infusion supplies together. Every Monday and Friday morning, Gavin receives his IVIG infusion to treat his severely compromised immune system.  Typically, Gavin's very anxious to get this done because he he feels better once it's done.  Today however, Gavin essentially refused his IVIG infusion because he had a mission to go on, and he didn't want to go into battle with needles in his stomach. I can understand that, but he's never done that before.  I haven't yet learned the details of this particular mission or how…

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May 22, 2017
Read more about the article Watch Emmett’s Martial Arts Promotion in less than 1 minute
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Watch Emmett’s Martial Arts Promotion in less than 1 minute

Last Friday, both Elliott and Emmett had Martial Arts Promotion at school. I've got pictures and video of both. The boys did awesome, and we couldn't be any prouder of them.  The video below, summarizes Emmett's promotion. Elliott will have his own post as well.  Mr. Emmett was promoted to yellow belt, and demonstrated three katas in front of everyone. He was the only one to do this. Please take a second and view the video below. It's less than one minute long, Family friendly and will nicely summarize the promotion... ☺  https://youtu.be/8F1FC_Gk5mc

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May 22, 2017
Read more about the article I love seeing them just be kids
The boys and I took a silly selfie the other day. It's not often that I can convince everyone to do this, because inevitably one of them isn't in the mood to cooperate... I really love these silly pictures with my kids because sometimes they seem too grown-up already. Pictures like this show them being kids...
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I love seeing them just be kids

The boys and I took a silly selfie the other day. It's not often that I can convince everyone to do this because inevitably one of them isn't in the mood to cooperate... I really love these silly pictures with my kids because sometimes they seem too grown-up already. Pictures like this show them being kids...The boys and I took a silly selfie the other day. It's not often that I can convince everyone to do this because inevitably one of them isn't in the mood to cooperate... I really love these silly pictures with my kids because sometimes they seem too grown-up already. Pictures like this show them being kids... :-)

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May 22, 2017
Read more about the article How we calm our ferrets so their nails can be trimmed
There's a trip to trimming a ferrets nails, and it's called distraction. By letting them lick the tube of Furo-Vita, a ferret vitamin supplement, occupies them enough that you can safely trim their nails..
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How we calm our ferrets so their nails can be trimmed

There's a trick to trimming a ferrets nails, and it's called distraction. We have to do with with our ferrets every two weeks or so. If we didn't, their nails get like a raptors talons and can accidentally do so damage, or cause injury. By letting them lick the tube of Furo-Vita, a ferret vitamin supplement, occupies them enough that you can safely trim their nails.. ☺ https://youtu.be/V6ODf-ATQTk

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May 22, 2017
Read more about the article Our pseudo service ferret family
This is Charlie. He's the youngest of our ferret family, but also the biggest as well. He loves snuggling and falling asleep in his humans. Our kids with #Autism, benefit tremendously from having the ferrets around. Do you have animals in your life that make an impact on your family?
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Our pseudo service ferret family

Something you may or may not know about me is that I'm a closet photographer... Taking pictures of the things or events going on in our life is something I truly enjoy doing.  This is a picture of Charlie. He the youngest, and yet largest of member of our ferret family.  The three of the boys absolutely adore our ferret family and the ferrets adore the kids as well. They love snuggling and helping the boys to feel better when they are overwhelmed or overstimulated. They're pseudo service animals and over the last two years, have been a hugely positive addition to our family. 

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May 22, 2017