I'm very much overwhelmed by the boys at this point.  I love them completely and will never give up but I'm absolutely overwhelmed.  Earlier in the week I shared a post about how Dr. Pattie and I are concerned about the boys (Elliott and Emmett) and the emotional challenges they seem to be facing.   No one is labeling them with anything but their behavior is very concerning.      Elliott overreacts to everything and it's usually because he misinterprets what he hears. His perception can be skewed and he reacts based on what he thinks or feels is going on around him.  He gets so bent out of shape over simple words and is frequently screaming I hate being me. It's so heartbreaking. 💔 Emmett is beginning to do…

The boys are at my parents house tonight. They were supposed to be camping in the back yard but it's raining. Instead they are having a sleep over inside. Either way this amounts to me getting a night to myself for the first time in awhile. Weather permitting, they will be working with my Dad and younger brother, to rebuild our childhood treehouse. This is a very cool idea but I'm not sure how well it's going to go.     My boys have very limited attention spans and almost zero impulse control at times. lol They are very much excited about this and if they get rained out, I know they will be bummed. At the same time, they are also spending time with their cousin and that will more…

I've been an absentee writer as of late and that's because I haven't been feeling well. I'm not sleeping well at night, usually because one or both of the boys isn't sleeping.  Whatever it is that my body is fighting off isn't going to leave easily.  Anyway, this would be a great opportunity for you to browse the archives or visit and read The Autism Daily.   I haven't had a break in awhile and I'm burning out.  I will catch you all up later on tonight, assuming I'm feeling better.