Read more about the article We had a special little visitor yesterday afternoon (Photography)
We had a special little visitor yesterday afternoon (Photography) I stumbled across this little guy on our front porch. It's Mom and Dad were acting very concerned. I went out to make sure there wasn't a stray cat causing a problem, but couldn't find anything. I sat and watched the parents for awhile, in hopes of getting some indication of what was wrong. Eventually I found this little baby Bluejay under our flower box. After a few pictures, I move it to a safer location and did so without upsetting the baby. It was really cool.

We had a special little visitor yesterday afternoon (Photography)

We had a special little visitor yesterday afternoon (Photography) I stumbled across this little guy on our front porch. It's Mom and Dad were acting very concerned. I went out to make sure there wasn't a stray cat causing a problem, but couldn't find anything. I sat and watched the parents for awhile, in hopes of getting some indication of what was wrong. Eventually I found this little baby Bluejay under our flower box. After a few pictures, I move it to a safer location and did so without upsetting the baby. It was really cool.

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How conflicting #sensory needs can lead to chaos

I'm overwhelmed by the kids today, not that it's breaking news, but I'm pushing through my fitness goals for today anyway.  It's days like this that tend to really sorta break me. The stress alone barrels over my self-control like a run away freight train. This is historically, a major weakness on my part.  Today however, I'm doing okay.  I had my usual yogurt medley for breakfast, and I already completed my first session on the treadmill. I'm obviously getting some writing done, and I've caught up on some emails that I needed to get out.  They boys are at each other's throats because they are each triggering negative behaviors from the other. I don't think it's necessarily intentional, but it's definitely a problem.  I've mentioned before that the boys…

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Slowly erroding away my sanity

Today has been full of meltdowns thus far. Emmett is in a horrible mood this afternoon, and when he's in a horrible mood, everyone around him knows it.  The weather is shitty and there isn't much that can be done outside today.  I was up with Elliott for most of the night because he was upset and unable to sleep. Out the gate, I'm at a disadvantage, as my resources have been depleted.  Gavin's been sleeping for the last few hours, even through all the meltdowns. I wish I was able to filter things out like that. lol I'm not sure how I'm going to survive today. The screaming is slowly by surely erroding any my sanity.. O_o

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This is what I’ve begun doing today 

I'm off to a good start this week, in regards to my weight-loss journey. I had what I've dubbed my yogurt medley for breakfast. It's my favorite thing to begin my day with.  Plain Greek Yogurt Dry roasted peanuts  Blueberries  Go Lean Chocolate Crunch Few dark chocolate morsels  The treadmill was also calling my name this morning. It was all like, Rob, why don't you walk on me while you're playing Titan Fall 2 on the Xbox. That's exactly what I did.  Lunch is next on my agenda and that's likely to be a SlimFast shake.  I plan on sorting a bunch of laundry this afternoon, and eventually hitting the treadmill for a second time.  I'm feeling pretty good right now, and I'm motivated to keep this up. Baby steps,…

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Does a diagnosis excuse problem behavior? 

I'm finding myself getting frustrated with the boys behavior. In the case of Elliott, it's a mix of Autism, sensory, Anxiety, ADHD, and being a pre-teen. It's sometimes very difficult to know what's behind the behaviors, mood swings, and other challenging behaviors.  There's at least a portion of behavior that I suspect is very typical for the age group, and yet there is a large portion that does seem to have a driving force behind it, that's outside of his control.  It's not easy to know what is what in situations like this, and that's important for knowing where to draw the accountability line.  I don't want to hold my kids accountable for things outside of their control, but at the same time, I don't want a diagnosis to be…

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Read more about the article Amazing shot of a bumble bee at work (Photography)
Amazing shot of a bumble bee at work (Photography) I spent some time at the Canton Garden Center again today. I didn't have the boys with me, so I was able to take my time. It's tough getting clear shots of hyperactive bees because they are always super busy. After some patience, I was able to get some really nice shots (at least in my amateur opinion) of bees in action, doing what bees do. My goal was to get them on this particular flower because of the contrast. I think it turned out pretty well.

Amazing shot of a bumble bee at work (Photography)

Amazing shot of a bumble bee at work (Photography) I spent some time at the Canton Garden Center again today. I didn't have the boys with me, so I was able to take my time. It's tough getting clear shots of hyperactive bees because they are always super busy. After some patience, I was able to get some really nice shots (at least in my amateur opinion) of bees in action, doing what bees do. My goal was to get them on this particular flower because of the contrast. I think it turned out pretty well.

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Why do they have to wake up so early?  

The boys got up early this morning, and began relentlessly peppering me with questions, most of which I don't remember. It was easier to just get up and consciously deal with them, rather than being awoke from sleep, and having no idea what I was saying yes to.  I'm not gonna lie, I'm tired, but I'm also laser focused on my fitness goals for today.  I want to use the treadmill twice today, each time for fifteen minutes. I can definitely manage this, and it's a good place to start.. 

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