Read more about the article Why I had to pick up the kids early today
ADHD / Emmett John

Why I had to pick up the kids early today

We're all checked in and waiting to be called back. Oh... I should have mentioned that Emmett has his ADHD intake with his pediatrician today. This is the same appointment that Elliott had last week, minus the headache stuff.  I'm not expecting this to be a challenging appointment unless they try to clean his ears out. He needs to have his ears cleaned out and Lizze is home with Gavin because neither are feeling super great today.  This is a big appointment in the sense that we had to move to his pediatrician for his ADHD management and can finally get refills again.  I'll let you know how it goes.... 

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March 2, 2017
Read more about the article Why I’m so proud of my son today
Emmett John / My thoughts

Why I’m so proud of my son today

It was a rush rush kinda morning. Everyone slept pretty well last night but we have a big day today.  Emmett has a field trip today and we weren't sure how that was going to go because he must wear his shoes and socks if he wants to go. He really, really wants to go visit the chocolate factory and worked extra hard to get his shoes and socks on.  I'm really proud of him because he pulled it off today and is currently at school, getting ready for his field trip.  There was a bit of struggle at first but he talked himself through it, and that doesn't happen very often at all.  What would be amazing is if this were a sign of things to come... ☺ 

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March 2, 2017
Read more about the article General Update: The Good News and The Bad News
Elliott / Emmett John / Gavin / General Update

General Update: The Good News and The Bad News

I've been spread pretty thin this week and I haven't written much at all. I'm trying to refocus a bit and get back into the habit but frankly, it seems overwhelming sometimes. I'll do my best to get back on track.  There are a few things that I'd like to update you on.  First and foremost, Elliott finally was able to fall asleep at his normal bedtime hour. The last four or five nights, he's really struggled to fall asleep and wasn't able to until well after midnight. Last night however, he never fell asleep and that's not a good thing.  I'm not sure what was different about tonight but he fell asleep without a problem. Lizze and I are both grateful for that.  Emmett's been Emmett. Shoes and socks…

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March 2, 2017
Read more about the article General update and a new problem
Elliott / Gavin

General update and a new problem

We had a pretty good day blah blah blah... Check out the video of me talking to the boys about their day. I'm not trying to rush this but I want to get to something else before I'm too tired to finish this post.  https://youtu.be/wYW3c2QIBrk Moving on, we're having a new issue as of late and tonight makes the fourth night in a row. This issue is in regards to Elliott's new found inability to fall asleep at night.  This has been a very recent turn of events. He's had issues falling asleep on and off but this seems different. He's not able to fall asleep until well after midnight.  I'm not sure what's going on or what's changed but somethings definitely going on.  Lizze and I are sleeping in…

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March 1, 2017